Viva refinery fire disrupts fuel production - 7NEWS
A fire at the Viva oil refinery in Corio has reduced production capacity, with diesel and aviation fuel operating at 80% and petrol at 60%.
7news.com.auHere’s the latest I can share based on the most recent reporting:
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Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery fire in Victoria, Australia, began overnight and was still burning as of early April 16, with authorities describing the fire as significant and contained to the motor gasoline unit area. Fire and Rescue Victoria noted the smoke affecting northern suburbs of Geelong, including Corio, though there was no immediate fuel-supply disruption reported at that time. Local outlets and energy services indicated the refinery remained one of Australia’s two operating refineries, and officials warned the incident could affect petrol production in the near term.[1][2][3]
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Government and industry updates suggested diesel and jet fuel could continue to be produced, but at reduced rates, as the refinery operated at a lower capacity while safety checks continued. Australian media reported that diesel, aviation fuel, and petrol production were being scaled back, with the refinery’s output curtailed significantly during the incident window. Energy ministers and press briefings emphasized ongoing coordination to manage fuel supplies during the disruption.[3][6][7]
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Coverage from industry sources and local media highlighted broader concerns about fuel availability and prices in Victoria and nationwide, given the refinery’s role in supplying a sizable portion of the region’s petrol and the country’s fuel mix. Several outlets noted that authorities and Viva Energy were working to manage the situation and provide updates as more information became available.[4][9][1]
If you want, I can monitor for follow-up updates and provide a concise snapshot of the refinery’s restart timeline, current production levels, and any confirmed fuel-supply impacts with citations.