Spill prevention and Response

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Every day, a network of tanker ships, pipelines and trucks safely delivers millions of gallons of oil and natural gas to fuel the American economy.
New technologies and better training yield continual improvements as we strive to conserve valuable energy resources and protect our nation's health and environment through spill prevention. And, when spills occur, the United States employs world-leading preparedness planning and response capabilities to minimize environmental harm.

Use the navigation at left to explore some of the key concepts and technologies in spill prevention and response, brought to you by the American Petroleum Institute (API).


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