Fuel Quality Standards
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 Colour of Australian Unleaded Petrol Grades is Evolving: AIP Technical Market Update
The Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) in conjunction with petrol manufacturing and importing member companies have agreed to amend the colour range specification of all unleaded petrol grades (excluding Low Aromatic Fuel used in regulated communities) through the removal of dye. This will harmonise petrol manufactured in Australia with international practices and trading markets, where […]
A Good Health Report Card for the Australian Petroleum Industry
The Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) and its member companies welcome the very encouraging results of the industry’s 16th Health Watch Report released today by Monash University, and the Study’s final analysis after more than 40 years of operation and detailed health investigation. Overall, the independent Health Watch Study has consistently shown that petroleum industry […]
Regulation of Fuel Quality in Australia
The Federal Government has introduced regulation of the quality of petrol and diesel fuel in Australia. The principal drivers of the fuel quality regulation are environmental. The adoption of emerging vehicle engine and emission control technologies is a key strategy in the management of ambient air pollution and air toxics, particularly in urban areas, and […]
Submission to The Treasury on Exposure Draft of the Competition and Consumer Amendment Bill (No 1) 2011
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. […]