Shell brings biodiesel 20 to North South Wales

Shell Australia has opened up a new biodiesel terminal in western Sydney.

Shell says the facility, which resides at its Parramatta terminal, comes in response to customer demand to reduce diesel excise liabilities and reduce environmental impacts of fossil fuel use.

B20 fuel will be available for the first time to the New South Wales market and Shell VP downstream Andrew Smith says the launch also responds to ‘potential liability under the Federal Government’s carbon pricing scheme’.

‘When we asked our customers if they would consider using B20 if it was available, 28% they said they would because of the tax benefit,’ he adds. ‘Given the zero rating of biodisesel under the carbon pricing scheme, using a B20 fuel in their trucks can help affected customers significantly improve their bottom line.’