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The Oil Refining Industry and Supply Security

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On 5 February 2013 the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics tabled its Report on 'Australia's Oil Refinery Industry', following the Committee's inquiry in 2012. The Inquiry was conducted in relation to claims and concerns being raised about the viability of Australia's oil…
Liquid fuels vulnerability assessment , Liquid fuels vulnerability assessment

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In 2009 and 2011, ACIL Tasman was engaged by the Federal Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (DRET) to examine Australia's current level of liquid fuel vulnerability and significant trends which may affect this over the short, medium and longer term. The Liquid Fuel Vulnerability…
National Energy Security Assessment , National Energy Security Assessment

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The NESA identifies the current strategic energy security issues in the liquid fuels, natural gas and electricity sectors, and those posing a potential risk in short term, medium term and longer term. The Government has indicated that the NESA will provide a key input into the development of future…
Oil Supply Emergencies and the IEA Response System

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) is the energy forum for 28 industrialised countries, founded in 1974 (see www.aip.com.au/pricing/iea.htm). IEA member country governments are committed to taking joint measures to meet oil supply emergencies. They also have agreed to share energy information,…
Catalyst fact sheet

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In 2008, the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (DRET), on behalf of NOSEC, undertook a Liquid Fuel Emergency Simulation Exercise – 'Catalyst 2008'. The aim of 'Catalyst 2008' was to test the emergency preparedness of the Commonwealth State and Territory Governments and industry to manage…
Downstream_Petroleum_2011_Report

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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…
Downstream_Petroleum_2009_Report

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"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…
mr16_04_08

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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…
HealthWatch

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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…

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The Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) welcomes the passage through the Australian Parliament of the Petroleum Retail Legislation Repeal Bill 2006. The Executive Director of AIP, Dr John Tilley said, "AIP congratulates the Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources, Ian Macfarlane for…