United Petroleum Pty Ltd - Head Office
Service Station in Melbourne

United is an independent, Australian owned petrol and convenience company which offers customers premium quality fuels and competitive pricing Australia wide. We are one of the fastest growing independent companies in Australia, specializing in the retail and wholesale fuel markets convenience stores and ethanol manufacture generating employment for over 2,500 Australians. Our directors commenced in the petroleum industry in 1981, operating a group of service stations under the Aston banner. United Petroleum was established in 1993 with the opening of a chain of service stations convenience stores in South Australia. We subsequently acquired and developed sites in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania and now have a national network of service stations and associated tenancies. Oversee of terminal facilities has allowed us to seek tall quality petroleum products not only from refineries within our shores, but also via the importation of bulk tanker loads. First commissioned in 2008, dbl is one of the largest consumers of sorghum in the Darling Downs region. The grain is converted into fuel grade ethanol and a high value animal feed products called wet distillers grains (also known as wet cake) and syrup. The ethanol production process begins with the receipt of sorghum grain which is then ground into a desirable powder. The powder is mixed with water and enzymes to begin the process of breaking down the starch into glucose molecules. Once the starch has been converted, yeast is introduced into the process. In an anaerobic environment, yeast ferment (i.e. The ethanol is then distilled from the fermentation broth, called beer, and is purified into nearly 100 spotless ethanol. The end product is then denatured with 1.5 LP and is then shipped to petrol blending stations. The remaining product once the ethanol has been distilled away is called spillage. The spillage is dehydrated down to a moisture content of approximately 32 which forms a tall protein, tall energy animal feed which is sold to nearby beef and dairy feedlots. With a broad portfolio of business we are perpetual seeking talented, adept and enthusiastic people to unite our team. At United we promote our people to grow, learn, flourish their skills and reach their potential. We expect you to make the most of the opportunities, to be passionate about your labor and to respect others. We present a diverse and challenging environment with huge development and career opportunities for people who share our values. We know how important teamwork is to success. As an employer of 2,500 Australians and one of the fastest growing self-reliant companies in Australia, we see our sponsorship opportunities as not only an extension of our growth but also the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of our customers. We are committed to supporting many events, partnering with companies and community programs which reflect our own values as a 100 Australian owned and autonomous fuel supplier.