Here are the latest publicly reported updates on Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery:
- Recent fire incident: A significant fire occurred at Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery in Victoria, Australia, around late evening on April 14, 2026. Fire authorities reported multiple explosions or flames, and crews were actively working to bring the fire under control; there were no reported injuries among staff. The refinery site remains under assessment as responders and the company manage the incident.[6][9]
- Production impact: Following the fire, most refinery units were operating at reduced capacity to ensure safety, with certain product streams (notably diesel and aviation fuel) reported to be around 80% of normal, and petrol around 60% in operation. This has temporarily constrained throughput, while contingency measures and alternate sourcing are being considered.[7][8]
- Company response and outlook: Viva Energy indicated that fuel supplies remained available through alternate channels and that ongoing operations would be adjusted to minimize supply disruption. Management has not announced a definitive restart date, as assessments and safety checks are ongoing; extended outages could influence near-term earnings until full restart is achieved.[6][7]
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According to local fire authorities, firefighters have responded to a "significant", "serious"?fire that has occurred at the Viva Energy Group's Geelong Refinery in southern Australia. It was not clear how much damage had been done. The fire was reported around 11 pm local time on the night of Wednesday. Fire?Rescue Vic said that it wasn't yet under control, but that all staff were present. It said that multiple calls reported?explosions or flames?. According to the website of the company, the...
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