Published Monday, 04 December, 2006 at 01:44 PM
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
LION’S SHARE OF E10 TO SMART STATE IN PHASE 1 ROLL OUT
Queensland is partnering one of the world’s largest corporations in an exciting new venture to introduce more Smart State motorists to the benefits of ethanol-blended fuel.
Premier Peter Beattie has announced another first for Queensland today with the State to get the lion’s share in the initial phase of Shell Australia’s new unleaded e10 fuel roll out.
“The industry is on the move and that means more jobs for Queenslanders and more choice at the petrol pump,” Mr Beattie said.
“I want to thank Shell for choosing Queensland to kick start the roll out here – a signal to the rest of the country that my Government has got it right in investing in new fuels for the future,” he said.
“With Queensland Government’s assistance, Shell is upgrading its main terminal infrastructure in Brisbane so it can blend and distribute e10 onsite to be in a better position to meet rising market demand.
“To date we’ve agreed on grants totalling $782,000 for Shell’s site preparations ($532,000), capital engineering works ($200,000) and ethanol marketing efforts ($50,000). Shell will spend millions of dollars in the coming year on delivering ethanol to Australians and almost $2 million of that is being spent in Queensland.”
In the initial phase of the national roll out, Shell is planning to open 15 e10 sites in Brisbane and four in Canberra. During 2007, as well as expanding the number of e10 sites in Queensland, Shell plans to make e10 available at sites across the eastern seaboard.
“Initiatives like Shell’s show the Queensland Ethanol Industry Action Plan is delivering,” Mr Beattie said.
“We’re investing a total of $7.3 million in biofuels of the future, with $5.1 million to help convert service stations to new fuels and $2.2 million to build consumer confidence.
“This grants scheme was another leader, providing real incentive for industry to get on board and promote alternative fuels, open up new markets for our primary producers and create jobs in the biofuels industry.”
Media Contact: Premier’s Office 3224 4500, 0418 795 940
Premier Peter Beattie has announced another first for Queensland today with the State to get the lion’s share in the initial phase of Shell Australia’s new unleaded e10 fuel roll out.
“The industry is on the move and that means more jobs for Queenslanders and more choice at the petrol pump,” Mr Beattie said.
“I want to thank Shell for choosing Queensland to kick start the roll out here – a signal to the rest of the country that my Government has got it right in investing in new fuels for the future,” he said.
“With Queensland Government’s assistance, Shell is upgrading its main terminal infrastructure in Brisbane so it can blend and distribute e10 onsite to be in a better position to meet rising market demand.
“To date we’ve agreed on grants totalling $782,000 for Shell’s site preparations ($532,000), capital engineering works ($200,000) and ethanol marketing efforts ($50,000). Shell will spend millions of dollars in the coming year on delivering ethanol to Australians and almost $2 million of that is being spent in Queensland.”
In the initial phase of the national roll out, Shell is planning to open 15 e10 sites in Brisbane and four in Canberra. During 2007, as well as expanding the number of e10 sites in Queensland, Shell plans to make e10 available at sites across the eastern seaboard.
“Initiatives like Shell’s show the Queensland Ethanol Industry Action Plan is delivering,” Mr Beattie said.
“We’re investing a total of $7.3 million in biofuels of the future, with $5.1 million to help convert service stations to new fuels and $2.2 million to build consumer confidence.
“This grants scheme was another leader, providing real incentive for industry to get on board and promote alternative fuels, open up new markets for our primary producers and create jobs in the biofuels industry.”
Media Contact: Premier’s Office 3224 4500, 0418 795 940