This case study demonstrates analyses of diesel use in trucks by trending energy data over time, development of models and simulations, use of indicators, and benchmarking, including theoretical benchmarking. It also shows how an Energy Mass Balance (EMB) has been applied to rail operations and provides examples of comprehensive analyses of diesel use in mining operations used by Fortescue Metals Group Ltd, Downer EDI Mining Pty Ltd and Leighton Contractors Pty Limited. It was developed through these companies' participation in the Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program.

This Guidance Note sets out the current policy with respect to Essential Users in a national liquid fuel emergency and the rationale that informs that policy.

The objective of this report was to assess the economic impacts of a more severe disruption to world oil supplies.

Located at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, Lady Elliott Island Eco Resort has done extensive work reducing its energy consumption. Changes have yielded a 3.5 year payback, and saved $270,000 a year in fuel costs. This factsheet explains many of the resort’s initiatives, including its work promoting energy efficiency to guests. 

At Hidden Valley, 1.5 hours out of Townsville, rising diesel prices prompted this accommodation provider to improve their businesses energy efficiency.  This case study details some of their actions, including changing traditional light bulbs for energy-saving compact fluorescents, and replacing fridges with more energy-efficient models. 

The Falls Festival is a 3 day music festival held across Australia. Organisers of the Tasmanian event, at Marion Bay, were interested in reducing its fossil fuels consumption, and the savings that come with that. Assessments showed the primary opportunity to save came with selecting the right sized generators: there are 26 generators on site and changed practices were able to cut 90 running hours of usage by powering them down at appropriate times, and by choosing the right generator for the job throughout the festival. 

The Australian Petroleum Statistics (APS) is a monthly publication which provides statistics on petroleum production, refinery inputs and outputs, sales of petroleum products, stocks of petroleum products, and prices.

Factsheet to help businesses involved with biofuels to understand what mandatory reporting of petroleum statistics means for them.

The department received 18 submissions in response to the public Consultation Paper on Mandatory Reporting of Petroleum Statistics. Non-confidential submissions are available here for information.

The Australian Government consulted on the design of mandatory reporting to help ensure the new approach meets the needs of Australian Petroleum Statistics users while minimising the regulatory burden on business.