At the end of third quarter 2007, Shell accelerates its retail presence by officiating its 18th retail service station located at Serpong Raya, Tangerang West Java. Shell Indonesia started the year with 5 retail service stations and has grown to 18 in a few months. This reinforces Shell’s long-term commitment in the Indonesia market. Josef Waltl, Executive Vice President Retail of Royal Dutch Shell said: “With 18 retail service stations operating in the Greater Jakarta area and a handful of sites due for commissioning this year, we also plan to expand to other cities in Indonesia. As a key growth market for Shell, we are very keen on the opportunities available to expand our retail operations in Indonesia.” “Moreover, we are eager to compete in a properly functioning market-based fuels distribution system that promotes healthy competition, which is good for the country and the consumers. This results in an efficient market that improves industry service levels, generates investment and job opportunities for the Indonesian economy and helps in improving overall environmental standards,” he adds. In Indonesia, Shell retailers at each retail station on average employ more than 100 site staff where all are given basic training and are paid equal to or more than the minimum wage. This translates to approximately 1,800 job creations in this sector alone – and the number is even higher when it comes to other associated businesses. In Indonesia, customers have responded positively to Shell’s promise of (QQS): The best fuels Quality, Customers can trust Shell - a litre is a litre, and the fuels is unadulterated (Quantity) and Service with a smile. Shell is the world’s largest fuels retail business with over 46,000 retail stations in more than 90 countries Shell’s Retail network serves millions customers a day worldwide. As a global leader, Shell’s fuel quality offered to our consumers is a result of years of research and development. Shell is committed to providing high quality fuels that meet motorists’ needs, both now and in the future.
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