Fuels
At a Glance: Australian Refineries Support Better Fuels
Australian refineries have long supported orderly transitions to better fuel standards where a community benefit has been demonstrated in terms of health and environmental outcomes, and where the cost impacts on refineries and consumers can be effectively managed.
At a Glance: Australian Oil Refineries
Australian oil refineries make a significant contribution to the economy and local communities, and support our key export industries and supply security. They play a major role in Australiaās fuel supply chain, producing around half of the transport fuels needed every day.
Facts about petrol prices
The price of petrol in Australia is dependent on world market prices Crude oil, petrol and diesel are bought and sold in their own markets. Each market is regionally based and there are linkages and transactions between regional markets. Prices in regional markets reflect the supply and demand balance in each market and the physical […]
Diesel Fuel and Back-up Generation Issues for CEOs, Risk Managers and Diesel Users
This paper has been developed by the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism in consultation with NOSEC, the Energy Infrastructure Assurance Advisory Group (EIAAG) and AIP. The paper provides information and general advice on the issues organisations should be aware of to ensure that back-up diesel systems and generators operate effectively when most needed. The […]
Price Monitoring and Regulation
There is an extensive range of Federal, State/Territory and Local government regulations and legislation applying to refineries and businesses operating in the downstream petroleum industry. Some of the key regulations are outlined below. Formal Price Monitoring On 17 December 2007, under the powers of the Trade Practice Act 1974 (section 95ZE of Part VIIA), the […]
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 […]
Fuel Users: Major and Essential Fuel Users and Motorists
All fuel users need to analyse and understand their own fuel use and to consider how best to manage the potential impacts of reduced fuel supply Many larger fuel users only hold limited stocks on the expectation that stocks will be held by fuel suppliers, or indeed governments will intervene to protect their interests if […]
Australia’s Emergency Response Plans
Australia has robust emergency response plans and arrangements Industry and governments fully recognise the potential impacts of a severe national shortage of fuel supplies to business and consumers. Australia has robust response plans for managing a national liquid fuel emergency, which reflect Australian market characteristics, utilise proven market and commercial response mechanisms, and adopt international […]
Australian Crude Production and Refining
Australian refineries continue to operate with no indications of any plans to close the remaining four There have been statements and Inquiry submissions from all refining companies about their future refinery investment plans and the ongoing role of these facilities in meeting customer requirements and providing broader economic benefits. It is true that Asian refineries […]
Imports of Transport Fuels
Transport fuel importsĀ do not increase risk for supply reliability and security A diversity of global supply sources and local import facilities provide a range of options for Australia. Australia is already dependent on imports to meet the growth in demand for transport fuels (eg. demand for diesel and jet fuel exceeds total local refinery production) […]