Refining
Media Releases
A full list of AIP media releases.
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 […]
At a Glance – Industry Facts
A full list of ‘At a Glance’ industry factsheets.
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 Australia’s fuel supply chain, producing around half of the transport fuels needed every day.
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 […]
Refining of Petroleum
Petroleum is a complex mixture of organic liquids called crude oil and natural gas, which occurs naturally in the ground and was formed millions of years ago. Crude oil varies from oilfield to oilfield in colour and composition, from a pale yellow low viscosity liquid to heavy black ‘treacle’ consistencies. Crude oil and natural gas […]
Coastal shipping reform will improve the competitiveness of Australian oil refining
The Executive Director of the Australian Institute of Petroleum (AlP), Dr John Tilley, welcomed comments made by Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss that the Australian Government is looking to amend restrictive coastal trading laws and to reduce red tape associated with the coastal trading legislation, while encouraging a more competitive and productive shipping industry. While […]
Downstream Petroleum 2013
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.