The latest news I found is that a large fire was reported at the Geelong refinery on April 15, 2026, with authorities telling nearby residents to stay indoors and keep windows shut because of smoke. Emergency crews were still responding, and the incident was reported as uncontrolled at the time of the update.[5]
Before that, coverage in late March 2026 said extra oil shipments were being brought to Geelong to help boost fuel production, and separate reporting said the refinery was expected to ramp up output as Victoria’s fuel supply tightened.[1][2]
In February 2026, Viva Energy said refining margins were still challenging but expected improvement through the rest of 2026. In April 2025, the company also said its ultralow-sulfur gasoline project at Geelong was on track for startup by year-end, with longer-term plans to explore biofeedstocks and renewable fuels at the site.[4][8]
Geelong is still a strategically important refinery for Victoria and Australia, so news around it tends to affect local fuel supply and safety alerts quickly. The fire report is the most immediate development and the one most likely to change over the next few hours.[9][5]
Australian refiner and marketer Viva Energy is considering the long-term viability of its 128,000 b/d Geelong refinery, as margins are hit by slumping demand and regional overcapacity.
www.argusmedia.comAuthorities were called to one of Australia's two operational oil refineries around 11pm after reports of a large blaze.
www.abc.net.auRefining margins in January were challenging, Australian refiner and marketer Viva Energy said today in its 2025 full-year results, but it expects an improvement over the remainder of 2026.
www.argusmedia.comViva Energy is on track to complete its upgrading project to enable ultralow-sulfur gasoline production at Viva Energy Australia's Geelong refinery in Victoria, Australia.
www.ogj.com20 Aug 2025 Australian fuel producer Viva Energy has wound down operations of its residue catalytic cracking unit at the Geelong refinery for a planned 10-week...
www.qcintel.comShell said its Geelong Refinery in Australia's Victoria state had suffered power disruption and workers were trying to return operations to normal.
jp.reuters.comRead about Viva Energy Australia’s Geelong Refinery, its history, operations, and its commitment to safety and the local Geelong community.
www.vivaenergy.com.au