Petroleum Products

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	Related Video Building Block of Everyday Life From our livelihoods to our lifestyles, the oil and natural gas industry improves the lives of Americans every day. This video highlights the uses of petroleum in our daily lives, as well as the many applications of petrochemicals. More >> Related Audio ETR 78 Dial 811 Before You Dig March 31, 2009: Jane Van Ryan speaks with Peter Lidiak, API’s pipeline director, about the importance of dialing 811 before digging in areas where pipelines may be present. More >> For more than 100 years, consumers have relied upon oil and natural gas to enhance their quality of life. The cars we drive, the food we eat, the medicines we need – each product is touched in some way by America’s oil and natural gas industry. When we heat our homes, fills our gas tanks or reach for an aspirin, it’s the oil and natural gas industry that helps make it happen. Currently, oil and natural gas fuel more than 97 percent of our nation’s vehicles, whether on land, sea, or in the air. Oil and natural gas are also key components in the vast majority of all manufactured goods. Whether it’s surgical equipment, fertilizers, phones, CDs, paints or fuels, the oil and natural gas industry supports our day-to-day safety, mobility, health and lifestyle. Workplace, Agriculture and Commerce In the workplace, in agriculture and in commerce, oil and natural gas keep us competitive and help create and protect American jobs. Petrochemical products are widely used in manufacturing for: Computers Fertilizers Adhesives Feedstocks Heating and Cooling Tools Health and Safety Our health and safety depend on products whose key components originate from petroleum: Artificial hearts and pacemakers Aspirin Soft contact lenses Bandages Emergency and Surgical equipment Antihistamines Household Products Oil and natural gas are processed to provide advanced fuels and the essential ingredients that make our homes comfortable, safe and enjoyable inside and out: Plastics Appliances Hot Water Roofing Cleaning Supplies Phones Clothing Outdoor, Indoor and Family Recreation When America plays, the oil and natural gas industry gets them where they want to go and helps create the "toys" we enjoy for outdoor, indoor and family recreation, including: Gas grills Basketballs, Footballs and Sports Equipment Life jackets CDs and portable music players Boats and Personal watercraft Goggles and Sunglasses Skis Surfboards Transportation A key component of our quality of life is personal mobility—the freedom to travel where we want, when we want, and the availability of safe and reliable transportation. The oil and natural gas industry powers most of our vehicles including: Cars, Trucks and Buses Emergency Vehicles and Fire Trucks Trains Planes Boats

Oil Spill Prevention and Response

The oil and natural gas industry has pledged to work day and night to aid in recovery efforts for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and to ensure lasting solutions are put into place.

For more information:

• Check out the Energy Tomorrow Blog for the latest updates
• Visit the official site of the Deepwater Horizon Unified Command
• Learn more about spill prevention and response in the oil and natural gas industry
• Read more about Exploration and Production safety standards at API.org
• Browse through our library of briefing documents on Deepwater Horizon and related issues

Tips for Living

Increase insulation in your attic.

Do not over-fill or top-off your vehicle tank.

Never allow children to operate the gas pump.

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