Fuel boost for South Australia

South Australia's fuel infrastructure has received a major boost with the opening of the Pelican Point terminal at Adelaide's Outer Harbor

South Australia’s latest and largest fuel storage terminal was opened on April 30, 2014, with the 85 million litre Pelican Point facility at Adelaide’s Outer Harbor giving the state’s fuel supply network a welcome and needed upgrade.

Opened by the South Australian Treasurer, Tom Koutsantonis, and Caltex Australia’s General Manager for Supply Chain, Andrew Brewer, the new facility will lift the state’s fuel storage capacity by 50 per cent, paving the way to a more reliable fuel network and underpinning future economic growth.

While owned and operated by Terminals Pty Ltd, the facility also represents around $100 million of joint investment from Terminals Pty Ltd, Caltex and Flinders Ports, and comprises a new bulk liquids berth and two pipelines with a capacity of 2.6 million litres per hour.

The deeper berth can accommodate larger ships, further boosting the facility’s utility.

Caltex, which has a 25-year lease on the facility through Terminals Pty Ltd, will utilise the site to supply South Australia with regular petrol and diesel, biodiesel, and premium Vortex fuels.

According to Mr Brewer, the facility underlines the high priority with which Caltex views South Australia.

“More than 900 people were employed and 32 contracts issued to finish this project, which is a clear demonstration of Caltex’s commitment to improving fuel supply reliability not just for South Australia but for all our customers right across the nation,” he said.

“Storage and shipping capacity constraints have contributed to a number of fuel shortages across Adelaide and South Australia over recent years, especially following weather-related disruptions to shipping movements into Port Adelaide.

“This facility is a very clear demonstration of our commitment to South Australia as it grows. We’re investing alongside our customers so that industries such as mining, transport and agriculture can invest in the confidence that they have a safe and reliable supply of fuel.”

The facility’s storage could be boosted to as much as 135 million litres in stage two of the project, and potentially more in further stages.

Fuel boost for South Australia

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