Australia
Australia starts 2012 with no refineries
Caltex closure brings an end to Australian refining for the present.
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Chevron and Marathon boost exploration spend
Chevron and Marathon Oil announce significant expenditure plans for 2012 exploration
CNPC forecasts overseas growth
CNPC is looking to foreign resources to secure China's oil futures.
Exxon builds US plant and selects base stock distributors
ExxonMobil Chemical has broken ground on a massive base stock plant in Texas, while its Base Sock division selects new distributors around the world.
Australia's AED in administration
Australia's AED Oil in administration after Puffin Oil field arbitration decision goes against them.
First Australian wins Tour and heads world rankings
The world famous Tour de France cycle race was won by an Australian for the first time.
Pertamina expands in Asia
Indonesia's Pertamina is expanding its lubes business with a move into Asia's marine sector
Petsec to sell Chinese interests
Australia's Petsec is set to sell its Chinese assets to invest in US shale oil.
Bentley sets China record as Geely and FAW push sales
Bentley has seen record sales in China as local manufacturers push to increase sales
Blaze destroys oil plant
A massive blaze has destroyed the production of plant Australian independent TriTech.
Fuchs open's Australian R&D centre
Fuchs has opened a state-of-the-art R&D centre Australia as an Asian-Pacific base.


