Fuels
New fuel standards contributing to better air quality
The Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) said today that new quality standards for petrol and diesel, announced by the Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Senator the Hon Ian Campbell, will improve urban air quality. AIP Executive Director, Dr John Tilley said, “AIP members support the goal of improved urban air quality through appropriate fuel […]
Downstream Petroleum 2003
AIP produces an industry report – ‘Downstream Petroleum’ – which provides a concise overview of downstream petroleum refining and marketing in Australia. The report, compiled every two years, covers the financial performance of the industry and the future challenges it faces.
Downstream Petroleum Update 2004
AIP produces an industry report – ‘Downstream Petroleum’ – which provides a concise overview of downstream petroleum refining and marketing in Australia. The report, compiled every two years, covers the financial performance of the industry and the future challenges it faces.
Launch Of Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel
Cleaner Diesel Fuel All Australians now have access to a cleaner, low sulfur diesel fuel. Under the National Fuel Standards, introduced by the Commonwealth Government at the start of 2002, a mandatory program has been established for progressive introduction of cleaner diesel and petrol. These new fuels will reduce pollution from all engines and enable […]
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 […]
Ernst and Young Downstream Oil Industry Financial Survey 2001
AIP produces an industry report – ‘Downstream Petroleum’ – which provides a concise overview of downstream petroleum refining and marketing in Australia. The report, compiled every two years, covers the financial performance of the industry and the future challenges it faces.
Oil Industry Supports Phase Out Of Leaded Petrol
The oil industry today supported the announcement by the Federal Minister for the Environment Robert Hill that leaded petrol would be phased out nationally by 1 January 2002. ‘The oil companies will be introducing lead replacement petrol progressively in each State, in consultation with State authorities, to meet the target phase out date’, said Jim […]
Liquid Fuels Stockholdings in Australia and the IEA Obligation
Australia’s import, terminal and storage capacity for transport fuel has increased over time to meet growth in fuel demand There has been significant investment in new and expanded storage and terminal facilities over recent years to meet demand growth in key regional centres, as evidenced in government and ACCC audits of import/terminal facilities. For example, […]
Security of Shipping Lanes
Relying on shipping (for imports) does not increase security risks, and shipping lanes are not easily disrupted. Most countries are reliant on movements of petroleum (crude and product) within and between countries, and particularly so for Australia (in both an export and import sense). Security of shipping cargoes is a key focus of the global […]
Submission to ‘Interim Report’ – Liquid Fuel Security Review
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. […]