AiP - Australian Institute of Petroleum

Established in 1976, the Australian Institute of Petroleum has gained national and world-wide recognition as a key representative body of Australia's petroleum industry.

AIP's mission is to promote and assist in the development of a strong internationally competitive Australian petroleum products industry, operating efficiently, economically and safely, and in harmony with the environment and community standards.

Through the active involvement of its members, the Institute provides responsible, professional and principled representation of the industry along with factual and informed discussion of petroleum issues.

Key Objectives

Effective dialogue with government and other stakeholders, supporting and linked with the activities of member companies, to ensure :

• clear understanding of key issues that affect the industry in the formulation of government policies, regulations and public opinion
• co-operative resolution of conflicts or differences facing the industry as a group
• development of an economically robust and sustainable, internationally competitive industry.

Promote industry self-regulation, through which :

• excellence is achieved in standards of industry safety and performance and product quality
• due diligence and best practices are maintained at all times on industry safety, occupational health, and environment protection.