Media Releases
Media Release: A Good Health Report Card for the Australian Petroleum Industry
2 December 2013 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 […]
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
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 […]
Emissions Trading Task Group report provides a platform for responding to the climate change challenge
The Executive Director of AIP, Dr John Tilley said “the release of the report by the Prime Minister’s Emissions Trading Task Group provides a considered basis for the Australian community to increase its efforts to respond to the climate change challenge. This report outlines a clear set of principles for future action. It also identifies […]
Petrol prices reflect higher international demand for petrol
The Executive Director of AIP, Dr John Tilley said that “the current high petrol prices are caused by international market pressures – not price gouging by major oil companies. In particular, strong demand for petrol – particularly in the US – has occurred at a time of tight petrol supply across the globe. This has […]