Publications
07 February 2024
Policies for the Fuels Sector
As we look ahead to the 2024 general election, this report sets out clear policy asks. These can be adopted by any government to encourage essential investment in the delivery of net zero by making the UK competitive internationally.
View here07 September 2023
Fuels Statistics 2023
Fuels Statistics 2023, which builds on the association’s Statistical Review publications, provides analysis for those working in industry, policymakers and all who wish to gain a quantitative understanding of the UK downstream sector.
View here19 August 2022
Hydrogen Production Factsheet
A detailed factsheet on hydrogen production technologies. It sets out the manufacturing processes involved in the many forms of hydrogen which will all be crucial in helping the UK transition to net zero.
View here03 August 2022
2022 Statistical Review
The Statistical Review, which UKPIA has published since 2003, is an accessible compendium of UK downstream industry statistics. It provides a collection of recent information on the sector from government departments, UKPIA members, and a range of other sources.
View here18 May 2022
Future Skills for the Downstream Sector
This report on skills in the UK downstream sector is an important milestone in the industry’s progress towards Net-Zero and comes at a time when energy supply is firmly in the spotlight.
31 October 2021
The Global Challenge
Coinciding with the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) meeting in Glasgow, UKPIA's new publication "The Global Challenge" considers the Presidential themes being discussed at COP26 and their relevance to the downstream sector.
View here04 August 2021
2021 Statistical Review
The Statistical Review, which UKPIA has published since 2003, is an accessible compendium of UK downstream industry statistics. It provides a collection of recent information on the sector from government departments, UKPIA members, and a range of other sources.
View here01 April 2021
Background on Hydrogen
The UK will need many technologies if it is to successfully reduce its carbon emissions to Net-Zero. Hydrogen, used in refinery processes for decades, is increasingly looking like it may be one of the pivotal technologies in the energy transition. This short briefing paper considers the role and possible future of hydrogen
Download (filesize: 10.55 mb)17 March 2021
The Future of Mobility in the UK
UKPIA's thought leading paper on the future of transport in the UK. Building on its series of foresight reports, UKPIA’s “The Future of Mobility in the UK” considers the emerging trends, technologies and paradigm shifts that can combine to deliver a decarbonised transport sector in the UK.
View here17 March 2021
Summary - Future of Mobility in the UK
A two page summary on the Future of Mobility in the UK report.
View here15 March 2021
UKPIA Position Paper Response to Energy White Paper
UKPIA welcomes the Energy White Paper as a helpful framework that sets out the changes the Net-Zero journey will require across the energy system. We are keen to engage with the UK and devolved governments on ensuring Net-Zero targets are met and this paper outlines UKPIA's response in detail.
View here16 November 2020
UKPIA Position Paper on Rules of Origin (ROO)
UKPIA paper suggesting comprehensive Rules of Origin for petroleum products in future UK trade negotiations
View here19 October 2020
Transition, Transformation, and Innovation Report
UKPIA's contribution to the Net-Zero debate. Considering decarbonisation of both process emissions and fuels in use and the multiple technology pathways that can be used to deliver them.
View here19 October 2020
Summary Transition, Transformation, And Innovation Report
Two page summary of the UKPIA Transition, Transformation, And Innovation Report.
Download (filesize: 3.80 mb)27 November 2019
FuelsEurope Consumer Survey UK Results
UK consumer attitudes to future mobility from a September 2019 Opinium survey, commissioned by UKPIA and FuelsEurope
Download (filesize: 1.45 mb)20 November 2019
Action Not Words: An Energy Manifesto for Change
UKPIA's energy manifesto ahead of the 2019 UK General Election.
Download (filesize: 4.44 mb)09 July 2019
UKPIA Future Vision
UKPIA's contribution to the debate about how the UK's downstream oil sector plays its part in supporting a low-carbon future and helps to achieve net-zero emissions reductions whilst maintaining economic growth.
Download (filesize: 43.74 mb)09 July 2019
Future Vision Summary Poster
A 4-page spread outlinging UKPIA's contribution to the debate about how the UK's downstream oil sector plays its part in supporting a low-carbon future and helps to achieve net-zero emissions reductions whilst maintaining economic growth.
Download (filesize: 2.31 mb)12 February 2019
The Economic Contrbution of the UK Downstream Oil Sector - Summary Report
Summary report of the Oxford Economics full report assessing the impact of the UK Downstream Oil Sector. Report shows significant use of products across different sectors of the economy, across the country and shows investments already being made to transform the sector in light of changing policy conditions.
Download (filesize: 4.58 mb)12 February 2019
The Economic Contribution of the UK Downstream Oil Sector - Full Report
Independent assessment by Oxford Economics for UKPIA, of the impact of the Downstream Oil Sector in the UK based on input-output analysis of public data.
Download (filesize: 3.59 mb)12 November 2018
Joint UKPIA FuelsEurope Position Paper on Brexit
Critical areas for the downstream oil sector in UK and Europe resulting from Brexit.
Download (filesize: 494 kb)15 March 2017
Road Transport Fuels in the UK
Briefing on road transport fuels in the UK
Download (filesize: 887 kb)01 February 2017
Petrol and Diesel Price Differential
Briefing aimed at explaining the numerous elements that make up the price of a litre of petrol or diesel
Download (filesize: 276 kb)30 January 2017
Understanding Pump Prices
Briefing aimed at explaining the numerous elements that make up the price of a litre of petrol or diesel
Download (filesize: 487 kb)21 October 2016
Fuelling the UK's economic engine
Report on the downstream oil sector’s key priorities for UK-EU negotiations and for a meaningful industrial strategy for the UK.
Download (filesize: 2.90 mb)20 April 2016
Crisis - What Crisis?
Report exploring the shared challenges facing oil refining and other energy intensive industries in the UK
Download (filesize: 860 kb)31 March 2016
Downstream Oil Sector Facts 2016
The UK's downstream oil sector at a glance
Download (filesize: 2.90 mb)13 November 2015
Process Safety Learning #001
Communicating CoMAH risks to your employees
Download (filesize: 301 kb)15 June 2015
UKPIA 2015 Statistical Review
UKPIA Statistical Review 2015
Download (filesize: 3.10 mb)01 June 2015
Fuel Supply to Rural Filling Stations
Briefing paper on the supply of fuel to rural filling stations
Download (filesize: 227 kb)04 September 2013
Distribution and Marketing in the Downstream Oil Industry
Briefing on the downstream oil industry's distribution and marketing in the UK
Download (filesize: 320 kb)02 August 2013
Assuring Safety: Summary
Summary of UKPIA's sector level strategy: Assuring Safety
Download (filesize: 556 kb)02 August 2013
Assuring Safety
UKPIA's sector level strategy: Assuring Safety
Download (filesize: 1.58 mb)10 May 2013
A Question of Balance
A Question of Balance: how do we maintain a competitive and growing economy, and have sound policy that meets environmental objectives?
Download (filesize: 1.13 mb)10 May 2013
The Role and Future of the UK Refining Sector in the Supply of Petroleum Products and its Value to the UK economy
The Role and Future of the UK Refining Sector in the Supply of Petroleum Products and its Value to the UK economy
Download (filesize: 8.72 mb)09 May 2013
Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation
This paper explains the background and includes Questions and Answers on aspects of the RTFO & RED and biofuels.
Download (filesize: 286 kb)07 May 2013
Alternative Fuels Infrastructure
The European Commission has announced an ambitious package of measures aimed at setting out common standards - design and use - for the build-up of alternative fuel stations across Europe.
Download (filesize: 572 kb)25 April 2013
Powering Ahead
Ricardo-AEA report on the future of low-carbon cars and fuels
Download (filesize: 6.55 mb)05 February 2013
A Perfect Storm
The UK oil refining industry faces ‘A Perfect Storm’.
Download (filesize: 695 kb)11 December 2012
Industrial Emissions Directive
Briefing on the EU’s Industrial Emissions Directive
Download (filesize: 269 kb)22 August 2012
UKPIA Statistical Review - Centrefold
Oil is much more than just petrol and diesel.
Download (filesize: 1.13 mb)29 June 2012
The Contribution of the Oil Refining Industry in Wales and the UK
Publication highlighting the contribution of the refining industry in Wales and the UK
Download (filesize: 2.73 mb)22 June 2012
The Refining Industry in the UK
Briefing on the oil refining sector in the UK
Download (filesize: 259 kb)14 June 2012
Airborne Particulate Matter
Briefing paper on airborne particulate matter
Download (filesize: 225 kb)25 May 2012
UKPIA Newsletter Summer 2012
Summer 2012 edition of UKPIA News
Download (filesize: 3.40 mb)20 December 2011
UKPIA Newsletter Winter 2011
UKPIA Newsletter Winter 2011
Download (filesize: 643 kb)02 December 2011
Fuelling the UK’s future – the role of our refining and downstream oil industry
Study looking at the future role of the refining and downstream industry
Download (filesize: 6.63 mb)11 November 2011
Briefing Note on Road Fuel Prices
UKPIA's briefing note in advance of the House of Commons debate on road fuel prices on 15th November 2011
Download (filesize: 185 kb)02 June 2011
UKPIA’s submission to the House of Commons Select Committee on Energy and Climate Change inquiry
UKPIA’s submission to the House of Commons Select Committee on Energy and Climate Change inquiry ‘The UK’s Energy Supply: security or independence?’. The submission covers the role of UK refining in meeting future energy needs and the challenges it faces arising from a difficult commercial environment, the growing imbalance between refinery output and product demand, and the impact of legislation not faced by non-EU refiners.
Download (filesize: 269 kb)02 June 2011
Study by Deloitte for the Department of Energy and Climate Change
Study by Deloitte for the Department of Energy and Climate Change examining the short-term resilience and security of supply provided by the UK downstream oil industry
Download (filesize: 2.25 mb)22 December 2010
Guidance on Automotive Diesel in Cold Weather
Guidance on Atomotive Diesel in Cold Weather
Download (filesize: 155 kb)13 December 2010
UKPIA Newsletter Winter 2010
UKPIA Newsletter Winter 2010
Download (filesize: 5.23 mb)01 October 2010
UK Downstream Oil Industry Profitability
UK downstream oil industry profitability
Download (filesize: 82 kb)04 March 2010
EU Emissions Trading Scheme
Briefing on the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme
Download (filesize: 89 kb)12 December 2009
The Investment Challenges Facing UK Refining
Article outlining the future investment challenges for UK refining to meet changing fuel specifications, product demand and crude oil availability. This article appeared in the Energy Institute's Future Refining & Storage supplement December 2008. Copyright Energy Institute.
Download (filesize: 401 kb)02 December 2009
UKPIA Newsletter Winter 2009
Winter 2009 edition of UKPIA News
Download (filesize: 1.14 mb)30 June 2009
UKPIA Newsletter Summer 2009
Summer 2009 edition of UKPIA News
Download (filesize: 989 kb)29 June 2009
Stage II Petrol Vapour Recovery
Briefing paper on Stage II Petrol Vapour Recovery during Refuelling of Passenger Cars at Service Stations
Download (filesize: 99 kb)29 June 2009
UKPIA 30th Anniversary Insert
An overview of UKPIA's 30 years representing the oil refining & marketing industry
Download (filesize: 3.69 mb)14 April 2009
Biofuels in the UK
A comprehensive briefing on biofuels and their introduction in the UK
Download (filesize: 108 kb)03 December 2008
UKPIA Newsletter Winter 2008
Winter 2008 edition of UKPIA News
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