Alternative Fuels

Downstream Petroleum

AIP produces a publication “Downstream Petroleum” on the state of the Australian downstream petroleum industry and its financial performance. The report provides a concise overview of recent developments in petroleum refining and marketing in Australia and the Asian region. The report highlights the challenges and competitive pressures facing the Australian industry and its importance to […]

The Role of Alternative Fuels

Subsidising domestic alternative fuel production is not necessary for energy security The reliable supply of conventional transport fuels (petrol, diesel and jet fuel) to the Australian market is underpinned by a diversity of supply options for petroleum products from domestic refiners and imports, and ready access to the global market for petroleum products in the […]

Submission to Consultation on Exposure Draft Regulations & Explanatory Memorandum: Alternative Fuels Taxation (The Treasury)

Through submissions to review processes, AIP aims to inform the community about the downstream petroleum industry, and its significance to the national economy, by making available comprehensive factual information and data about the industry and its performance over time. AIP material also highlights the key challenges facing the industry, particularly in a highly competitive environment. […]

Submission to the Inquiry – Taxation of Alternative Fuels Bills (Federal Parliament, House Standing Committee on Economics)

Through submissions to review processes, AIP aims to inform the community about the downstream petroleum industry, and its significance to the national economy, by making available comprehensive factual information and data about the industry and its performance over time. AIP material also highlights the key challenges facing the industry, particularly in a highly competitive environment. […]

Submission to the Consultation on Exposure Draft Legislation: (Alternative Fuels Taxation)

Through submissions to review processes, AIP aims to inform the community about the downstream petroleum industry, and its significance to the national economy, by making available comprehensive factual information and data about the industry and its performance over time. AIP material also highlights the key challenges facing the industry, particularly in a highly competitive environment. […]

Submission to the Inquiry into Future Oil Supply and Alternative Transport Fuels (Federal Parliament, Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee)

Through submissions to review processes, AIP aims to inform the community about the downstream petroleum industry, and its significance to the national economy, by making available comprehensive factual information and data about the industry and its performance over time. AIP material also highlights the key challenges facing the industry, particularly in a highly competitive environment. […]

Submission to the Inquiry into Petrol Pricing in Queensland (Queensland Parliament Select Committee)

Through submissions to review processes, AIP aims to inform the community about the downstream petroleum industry, and its significance to the national economy, by making available comprehensive factual information and data about the industry and its performance over time. AIP material also highlights the key challenges facing the industry, particularly in a highly competitive environment. […]

Submission to the Australian Government Biofuels Taskforce (Australian Government Biofuels Taskforce)

Through submissions to review processes, AIP aims to inform the community about the downstream petroleum industry, and its significance to the national economy, by making available comprehensive factual information and data about the industry and its performance over time. AIP material also highlights the key challenges facing the industry, particularly in a highly competitive environment. […]

Ethanol in the Transport Fuel Market

Dr John Tilley, Executive Director of the Australian Institute of Petroleum, told the 2005 International Ethanol Conference in Brisbane today that AIP members see a role for ethanol as a fuel extender, replacing some fuel imports and helping to meet the growth in overall fuel demand, as well as a potential role for ethanol as […]

Landmark Determination On Ethanol In Petrol

Three of Australia’s peak automotive industry and consumer bodies have urged the federal government to support a maximum limit of10 percent of ethanol in petrol and not to mandate its use. The landmark determination by the three bodies sets a clear agenda for government deliberations. The joint agreement by the Australian Automobile Association, the Federal […]