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Old 30 Aug 2019, 02:02 (Ref:3924772)   #1
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Mega Fuels.... Out??

Whispers around the traps is that Mega Fuels may not be continuing their relationship with WAU next season... wonder if they are following Mr Courtney out the door?
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Whispers around the traps is that Mega Fuels may not be continuing their relationship with WAU next season... wonder if they are following Mr Courtney out the door?
If that is correct, does that mean that Mega Fuels have moved on from a 2nd team after only one season? I think that they were with Tickford for only one year then WAU for one year so far.

Wonder what it is that they're looking for that leads to them being so flighty?
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Old 31 Aug 2019, 02:50 (Ref:3924917)   #3
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If that is correct, does that mean that Mega Fuels have moved on from a 2nd team after only one season? I think that they were with Tickford for only one year then WAU for one year so far.
The entries have hardly performed to a high level!
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Whispers around the traps is that Mega Fuels may not be continuing their relationship with WAU next season... wonder if they are following Mr Courtney out the door?
Or is it that they are in trouble themselves financially?
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Or is it that they are in trouble themselves financially?
Their GM has posted on here at different times... we shall see
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Mega marks retail fuel expansion
Mega is expanding its services


Bulk fuel solutions company Mega Fuels is expanding into the retail space with the opening of its first service station in Rocklea, Brisbane.

The Australian-owned and operated supplier, which also operates its own B-souble fleet, says the 1384 Ipswich Road location is the first in a planned rollout of Mega fuel stations along the eastern seaboard.

Its transition into retail fuel follows its operation supplying bulk fuel for a number of years.

It underwent a phase of acquisitions throughout 2019, it says, taking control of a number of fuel distribution companies to bolster its bulk fuel distribution capabilities and establish a network that can support the retail rollout.

The opening is set for Saturday, July 20.
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Hmm, we'll see if this program includes the VASC. They obviosuly have a good business plan, so it should work. We'll see what happens with regards to the series
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Maybe I'm in the wrong place to mention this... But I think any business that is looking to expand by focusing on fosil fuels only has a short term business plan.

Their bulk fuel service for mining etc. may have a little longer pipeline (pun intended) but retail fuel stations will be very different places in 10 years.

Although there would be some bargins to be had, I imagine there are plenty of larger businesses (BP; Shell; etc.) happy to off load assets that only have 10 or so years left to run.
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Bulk fuel solutions company Mega Fuels is expanding into the retail space with the opening of its first service station in Rocklea, Brisbane.

The Australian-owned and operated supplier, which also operates its own B-souble fleet, says the 1384 Ipswich Road location is the first in a planned rollout of Mega fuel stations along the eastern seaboard.

Its transition into retail fuel follows its operation supplying bulk fuel for a number of years.

It underwent a phase of acquisitions throughout 2019, it says, taking control of a number of fuel distribution companies to bolster its bulk fuel distribution capabilities and establish a network that can support the retail rollout.

The opening is set for Saturday, July 20.
I have read that too... and others like it... there is/was an IPO in the offing as well for Mega... starting a business from scratch in the spot fuel supply business is truly a long term game, and is definitely a cash hungry opportunity... There are plenty of traders in that space, some with, some without the transport systems infrastructure attached (many are spot contracted also..)
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I have read that too... and others like it... there is/was an IPO in the offing as well for Mega... starting a business from scratch in the spot fuel supply business is truly a long term game, and is definitely a cash hungry opportunity... There are plenty of traders in that space, some with, some without the transport systems infrastructure attached (many are spot contracted also..)
I was simply trying to put a stop on a post that questioned their viability, pretty poor I thought.
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I was simply addressing idle speculation, potential to damage:

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Or is it that they are in trouble themselves financially?
As for questioning the longevity, no doubt the poster at a minimum read the business plan?

& NO, I've no interest in the business concerned & I've no interests ($) in that sector.

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As if on cue...

Walkinshaw Andretti United backer in receivership
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I was simply trying to put a stop on a post that questioned their viability, pretty poor I thought.
or pretty accurate, depending on which you look at it, it seems...
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So does Chaz have an out clause??

If he was ever in?
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A full Mobil 1 livery will look better anyway. Wonder if WAU can get Mobil to tip some more into the bucket.

Replacing Courtney with an inexpensive driver such as Hazelwood will also help the balance sheet.
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Any chance to have X Convenience join WAU alongside Mobil?
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or pretty accurate, depending on which you look at it, it seems...
I could ask who appointed the Receiver, but speculation on such things is never good, no arguing when fact is they are in receivership.
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Any chance to have X Convenience join WAU alongside Mobil?
7/11 is Mobil Australia’s largest fuel retailing customer..
X Convenience is SA only just as Dib Group is in the Eastern States with their Metro & Apex branded fuel sites. Petrogas is in there somewhere too... as is Pacific Petroleum..
Mobil branding in theory benefits all these sites, most of whom proudly display Mobil as their fuel source at the bowser, or inside the shop.
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The timing suggests Courtney exited the team after they could have had notice of the receivership.
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The timing suggests Courtney exited the team after they could have had notice of the receivership.
Administration was effected on 29/8 according to the McGrathNicol notices...
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So does Chaz have an out clause??

If he was ever in?
You'd wonder what is going through Mostert's mind. Or does Supercheap come along for the ride, and maybe give Mobil some love in their stores? Or does Castrol replace Mobil? So many questions.
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WAU Terminates Mega Sponsorship

Presumably they consider the chances of being paid for signage for the remainder of the year is zero to none.

Wanna brand a car cheap?
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Presumably they consider the chances of being paid for signage for the remainder of the year is zero to none.

Wanna brand a car cheap?
Hopefully Mobil becomes title sponsor once again. Would be cool to see a modern interpretation of the classic Mobil HRT look. (without the official Holden capacity though)
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