LPG Passports come to an end

From the 1st January 2016

SLP will no longer issue LPG Passports to Drivers

For some time now SLP has been reviewing the viability of upgrading the old SLP LPG training and passport program to align with the SLP petroleum load training program. Due to the high cost in updating the LPG program combined with the small number of LPG drivers in Australia and the small number of LPG facilities that insist a SLP passport for driver entry; SLP has made the final decision not to go ahead and upgrade or continue to support the outdated LPG driver training program in Australia.

We have previously communicated with LPG loading facilities that participate in the SLP Passport program, and advised them that they will need to implement an alternative more cost effective and fit for purpose driver LPG training and approval program.

We ask that LPG transport operators communicate directly with LPG loading facilities regarding alternatives to the SLP passport for LPG drivers, and to communicate with their current training provider to arrange for appropriate alternative LPG training and verification of driver competency.

SLP regrets any inconvenience this may cause LPG drivers, transport operators and facilities, but we hope you can understand that we don’t wish to impose higher costs on the industry than is necessary.

Current LPG Passports will be considered by SLP as a valid recored of training and assessment until their expiry date; Please note this will be dependant on the individual loading facility and their decision to honour the SLP Passport and its expiry date.

If you have any questions please contact:

Lee Stringer
SLP Manager
[email protected]

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ULP & E10 Colour change Red to Yellow 1st Oct 2015

Petrol manufacturing and importing companies have made the decision to remove the red dye from unleaded petrol and E10, this colour change will not have any impact on the fuel’s performance or product handling requirements.

The reason for the change is to align with international practices that are currently in place in Europe, USA and Asia, where petrol is not dyed.

The change to un-dyed unleaded petrol and E10 will commence from 1 October 2015, the transition may take up to 12 months, so during this period both dyed and un-dyed unleaded petrol and E10 may be seen in the market.

Unleaded petrol and E10 are currently dyed red but does vary through to a pink colour. With the removal of dye, unleaded petrol and E10 will eventually appear yellow to pale yellow in colour.

So commencing from the 1st of October the full list of products that may appear yellow to pale yellow in colour will include:

  • Unleaded Petrol
  • E10 (Unleaded containing 10% Ethanol)
  • Premium Unleaded Petrol and;
  • Diesel

SLP Trainers 

Please note we are currently modifying the SLP load training product quality video and trainer and trainee documents to reflect the changes in ULP and E10 colour we will be in contact with you all shortly with information on these minor changes and how you can access the new training materials.

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More information can be obtained here: AIP Press Release

If you require further information please call the SLP Manager

Lee Stringer 0419908919

[email protected]

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