Caltex today announced it had reached a new milestone with its ethanol blended petrol now available at over 200 Caltex supplied sites in eastern Australia.

Bio E10 Unleaded, which contains 10 percent ethanol blended with regular unleaded petrol, is sold in the Caltex network from Canberra to Cairns, with the product offered at 114 sites in New South Wales, 81 in Queensland and 6 in the ACT.

"Achieving the 200 site milestone for Bio E10 Unleaded is a great achievement for Caltex and our customers," Caltex Managing Director and CEO Des King said. "It demonstrates Caltex's commitment to the development of Australia's fledgling biofuels industry.

"Climate change and energy security are important emerging issues," Mr King said. "More Caltex customers now have the choice of ethanol blended petrol that helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and Australia's reliance on fossil fuels.

"Caltex also sells New Generation Diesel containing 2 per cent biodiesel at over 150 sites in New South Wales. This is in addition to the 5 and 20 per cent biodiesel blends sold to commercial customers.

"Caltex achieved its volume target for 2006 under the Australian Government's Biofuels Action Plan and has already achieved its target for 2007. Caltex remains committed to achieving its annual targets under the Plan through to 2010.

"We are investing in storage terminal and service station upgrades in New South Wales and Queensland to sell increased quantities of ethanol and biodiesel blends. We have contracts in place for ethanol and biodiesel supply and are seeking additional supply contracts for biodiesel in particular.

"Caltex supports the development of a market-driven and sustainable biofuels industry based on consumer confidence, reliable supply and competitive prices throughout the supply chain. We remain opposed to mandating the use of biofuels including ethanol blends."

Details of sites selling Bio E10 Unleaded can be found through the service station locator at www.caltex.com.au. Information on which vehicles are suitable to use Bio E10 Unleaded is available at Caltex service stations selling the product and at www.fcai.com.au.

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