International Business Development
With almost 50 years experience and
proven success in the Australian LPG industry, Kleenheat is prepared to explore,
develop and establish new LPG markets internationally.
Kleenheat's expertise in the
transportation of LPG, distribution networks, and establishment of storage
facilities, assists in the development of new infrastructure and will contribute
to the long-term sustainability of the LPG industry.
Bangladesh
Kleenheat is the major stakeholder
in Bangladesh's first multi-national joint venture LPG project.
Wesfarmers Kleenheat Elpiji Limited (WKEL) was formed to develop an LPG importation, marketing and distribution business in Bangladesh. The three major shareholders are:
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Wesfarmers Energy;
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Elpiji (M) Sdn Bhd; and
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The Palmal Group of Industries of Bangladesh.
The LPG import terminal, located at
Mongla, in south-west Bangladesh, was commissioned in September 2001. The
terminal currently has a capacity of 1,600 MT of commercial grade LPG product
and supplies the domestic cylinder market as well as industrial and bulk
customers.
LPG provides Bangladesh and
surrounding rural communities with a safe alternate energy source.
Its clean burning properties help reduce the pollution that results from
burning natural resources, such as wood and paraffin, which have traditionally
been used.
Kleenheat is actively involved in the formation of the Bangladesh LPG
Association in an effort to raise LPG awareness. As a founding member of
this Association, the company has helped formulate codes of practice, and
continues to participate in the evolution of these codes.