This bill requires the Secretary of Energy to direct a report on petrochemical refineries in the U.S. to assess their role and capacity.
Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act or the REFINER Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to publish a report on petrochemical refineries located in the United States. The report must include information concerning (1) the contributions of such refineries to U.S. energy security, (2) analyses and projections with respect to opportunities for expanding the capacities of the refineries and the risks to such refineries, (3) any federal or state executive actions that have contributed to a decline in their capacities, and (4) any recommendations to increase such capacities.
1. The National Petroleum Council must analyze the contributions of U.S. petrochemical refineries to national energy security. 2. The report will include projections on the capacity of these refineries and identify opportunities for expansion. 3. It will assess the impact of federal and state policies on the decline of refinery capacity. 4. Recommendations will be provided for federal agencies and Congress to enhance refinery capacity.
Petrochemical refineries and energy consumers in the U.S. are most affected by this legislation.