American Petroleum Institute: Iconic Landmarks Took Years. Now Energy Projects Take Decades
July 18, 2026
July 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement:
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Iconic Landmarks Took Years. Now Energy Projects Take Decades.
Almost 100 years ago, Americans built the Empire State Building, Hoover Dam and Golden Gate Bridge -- projects that still define our country's skyline. What might shock you is that while they were built with the tools and technology of another era, they each took less time to complete than many cri . . .
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Iconic Landmarks Took Years. Now Energy Projects Take Decades.
Almost 100 years ago, Americans built the Empire State Building, Hoover Dam and Golden Gate Bridge -- projects that still define our country's skyline. What might shock you is that while they were built with the tools and technology of another era, they each took less time to complete than many cri . . .