API forms midstream department to address transportation system issues

Jan. 13, 2015
The American Petroleum Institute has formed a midstream department to address issues related to energy systems and the transportation of crude oil and natural gas.

The American Petroleum Institute has formed a midstream department to address issues related to energy systems and the transportation of crude oil and natural gas.

“In order for America’s oil and gas renaissance to continue, we need a world-class infrastructure system to deliver that energy to consumers,” API Pres. Jack N. Gerard said on Jan. 13.

Creating a division focused on midstream issues within API will enable the industry to address critical energy infrastructure issues, Gerard said.

API said the new department will encompass its policy work on the transportation of oil and gas by pipelines, rail, ship, and other methods. The areas were previously split between its upstream and downstream departments, API said.

Robin Rorick, who has been API’s marine and security director for the last 5 years with responsibility for maritime transportation and emergency response issues, will be the new group’s director. Plains All American Pipeline LP Pres. Harry N. Pefanis will chair a committee of API member companies, which will oversee the department’s work.

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