Caltex diesel underpins Roy Hill mine emergence

July 16, 2014



Caltex Australia has commenced on-site diesel supply to Roy Hill as part of a two-year, $200 million contract with the emerging Pilbara iron ore miner.


Caltex's National Manager Business to Business Sales, Phil Amos, said a safe and reliable supply of diesel was essential as Roy Hill - Australia's biggest mining construction project - ramped up operations ahead of the first export shipment targeted for 2015.


"Caltex is supplying about 120 million litres of diesel to Roy Hill over the course of the contract to meet all the mine's fuel needs during this important start-up phase and as production is expanded," Mr Amos said.


"We recently commissioned on-site fuel storage infrastructure at Roy Hill as part of our commitment to manage all of the mine's diesel requirements.


"Deploying a fleet of four dedicated road trains, we will transport diesel about 400 kilometres by road from Caltex's 40 million litre storage terminal at Port Hedland to facilities at the Roy Hill mine."


The diesel will be used to fuel on-site equipment, including mining trucks, and for some power generation.


From 2015, Caltex will also supply the diesel-powered locomotives that will carry the iron ore to Port Hedland for export.


Mr Amos said the Port Hedland fuel terminal was one of 12 operated by Caltex nationally as part of a comprehensive supply network essential to keeping Australia moving.


"As Australia's leading transport fuel supplier, Caltex is investing alongside its customers so that industries such as mining, transport and agriculture can invest in the confidence that their fuel and lubricant requirements will be met," Mr Amos said.


"Caltex, Australia's only locally listed and managed fuel supplier, is pleased to be working alongside another Australian business as it fulfils its growth plans."


Caltex media contact

Sam Collyer

Senior Media Adviser 

P: (02) 9250 5094

sam.collyer@caltex.com.au


Caltex Australia 

With more than 3,500 employees across Australia, Caltex is the nation's leading fuels marketer and is underpinned by a flexible and reliable supply chain. The integrated business incorporates supply, refining, logistics and marketing. With about 22,000 shareholders, including institutions, retail investors, employees, and Chevron Global Energy Inc., Caltex is the only oil refining, fuel and convenience marketing company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Caltex's vision is to be the outright leader in transport fuels across Australia.


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