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The colour of Australian unleaded petrol is changing
The Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) in conjunction with petrol manufacturing and importing member companies have decided to remove dye from unleaded petrol and E10 (regular unleaded petrol with 10% ethanol added). This change will not have any impact on the fuel’s performance or on compliance with federal and state quality standards or other legislation. […]
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 […]
A Good Health Report Card for the Australian Petroleum Industry
AIP and its member companies welcome the very encouraging results of the industry’s 14th Health Watch Report released today by Monash University. Overall, the Study clearly shows that petroleum industry employees have better health than the general Australian community and are less likely to die from cancer and from heart, respiratory and digestive diseases. For […]
The colour of Australian unleaded petrol is changing to red/orange
The Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) advises that petrol manufacturing and importing member companies are currently in the process of changing the industry controlled standard colour (dye) of unleaded petrol (i.e. 91 Research Octane Number grade) from Purple/Bronze to Red/Orange. This colour change will not have any impact on the fuel’s performance or on compliance […]
Downstream Petroleum 2011 – Industry Performance, Investment & Future Challenge
The Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) today released ‘Downstream Petroleum 2011’, the new edition of AIP’s biennial publication on the state of the Australian downstream petroleum industry and its financial performance. This latest report provides a concise overview of recent developments in petroleum refining and marketing in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The report highlights […]
Downstream Petroleum 2009 – Industry Performance, Investment & Future Challenges
“Downstream Petroleum 2009 highlights the significant contribution of the downstream petroleum industry to Australia’s economic prosperity and its importance to Australia’s energy security,” said Executive Director of AIP, Dr John Tilley. “This new edition of the report also outlines the significant challenges and competitive pressures facing the downstream petroleum industry.” The Australian Institute of Petroleum […]
AIP welcomes a more realistic approach to the design of the Australian emissions trading scheme
The Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) welcomes the release of the Federal Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) White Paper which addresses many of the issues raised by industry concerning the overall detailed design of the CPRS. In particular, the White Paper reflects a more realistic approach to the treatment of emissions intensive trade exposed […]
Petroleum Industry Response to Announcement of National FuelWatch Scheme
The Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) advises that AIP member companies will cooperate with the Government’s proposed implementation of a National FuelWatch Scheme. AIP Executive Director, Dr John Tilley, said today, “the key industry objective will be to help ensure that a truly competitive fuel market is maintained, while ensuring that the compliance burden for […]
ACCC finds that the petrol industry is fundamentally competitive
AIP welcomes the conclusions of the ACCC Pricing Inquiry, that there is no evidence of price fixing or collusion in the fuel supply industry in Australia and that petrol pricing is largely a result of international factors. The Executive Director of AIP, Dr John Tilley, said, “AIP and its member companies have consistently stated that […]
A Good Health Report Card for the Australian Petroleum Industry – 30 November 2007
AIP and its member companies welcome the very encouraging results of the industry’s 13th ‘Health Watch’ Report released today. “The Study clearly shows that petroleum industry employees have better health than the general Australian community and are less likely to die from cancer and from heart, respiratory and digestive diseases”, said Dr John Tilley, AIP […]