American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers

The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) is a nationwide trade association representing the interests of oil refining companies. AFPM fights legislation that could be seen as harming the refining industry, including attempts to regulate greenhouse gases.

Edelman Contracts

AFPM has steadily contracted with Edelman since 2012, paying the PR firm a total of $16.5 million for their services into 2017. In 2017, Edelman’s Executive Vice President of their Washington-based energy practice was hired by AFPM as Senior Vice President, Communications.

AFPM was the only trade association to list a contract with the American Energy Alliance (AEA), paying $1.7 million between 2012 and 2014. AEA is a non-profit group that describes itself as a grassroots affiliate of the Institute for Energy Research (IER), an anti-environmental think tankInitiation into Secret Projects

What does it take to be accepted into secret programs where one works with extraterrestrials and advanced technology? Emery Smith fills us in with details of his early military career when he was given the opportunity to undertake additional trainings and responsibilities that led to his work deep underground. He gives us insights into his extensive training in medical technology and techniques, most of which is still not available in civilian sectors.