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Viva Energy and HYZON Motors in strategic alliance
12 Feb 2021
Viva Energy announced today it has entered into a strategic alliance with HYZON Motors (HYZON), a leading global supplier of hydrogen fuel cell powered commercial vehicles.
Geelong Energy Hub Project
7 Dec 2020
Viva Energy (the Company) today provides an update on its project to develop an LNG regasification terminal at the site of its Geelong refinery (the Gas Terminal Project or Project).
Viva Energy Supporting Indigenous Communities
12 Aug 2020
Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd ("Viva Energy") announced today that it had successfully retained the contract to supply Low Aromatic Fuel (LAF) to northern Australia. The Australian Government’s National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) selected ...
Geelong Refinery Oil Leak Update
27 Jul 2020
Viva Energy can confirm that on Tuesday 14 July, an oil leak occurred from a pipeline at the Geelong refinery near the foreshore. The pipeline has been taken out of service to identify the cause of the leak. The area is now being managed as an act ...
Strengthening Family and Domestic Violence Support
13 Jul 2020
Viva Energy Australia today announced an update to its Family and Domestic Violence Support Policy to further assist employees who are victims of family and domestic violence abuse at home. Viva Energy Australia CEO, Scott Wyatt said that due to th ...
Expressions of interest open for Geelong Energy Hub
5 Jul 2020
Viva Energy (the “Company’) today announced it has commenced the process of seeking expressions of interest from commercial partners for the proposed LNG Regasification Terminal. This project would form a key part of the broader Geelong Energy Hub to ...
Supporting Victoria's evolving energy needs
16 Jun 2020
Viva Energy (the “Company”) today announced that it is proceeding with the major maintenance of the Residue Catalytic Cracking Unit (“RCCU”) at its Geelong Refinery, under a revised structure in response to the impacts of COVID-19.
Viva Energy Acquires Westside Petroleum
5 May 2020
Viva Energy (ASX: VEA) today announces that it has agreed to acquire the remaining 50 percent of the shares of Westside Petroleum. Today’s announcement follows a previous agreement in August 2018 by Viva Energy to acquire an initial 50 percent non-co ...
Viva Energy response to the COVID-19 pandemic
24 Mar 2020
Viva Energy is focused on the health and safety of its employees, contractors and the many communities in which we operate, while also ensuring we maintain a safe and reliable supply of liquid fuels to support our customers and the Australian economy ...
Viva Energy announces heads of agreement with GEVO
4 Mar 2020
Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd (‘Viva Energy’) today announced the signing of a ‘Heads of Agreement’ (HOA) with American based low-carbon fuel producer, Gevo.
Viva Energy joins Bioenergy Australia
4 Mar 2020
Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd (“Viva Energy”) has joined peak national body BioEnergy Australia as a major member.
Investing in Geelong for the future
24 Feb 2020
Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd (‘Viva Energy’) announced today that it will invest over $100 million in a major capital maintenance program during 2020.
Viva Energy Supporting Bushfire Relief
10 Jan 2020
Viva Energy Australia today announced an initial contribution of $500,000 towards supporting farmers and rural communities that have been impacted by fires across Australia.
Viva Energy launches inaugural reconciliation action plan
26 Nov 2019
Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd (“Viva Energy”) today launched its inaugural “Innovate” Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) which aims to build connections and foster reconciliation with Indigenous people* through its business activities, services and pro ...
Viva Energy highly commended in global awards
13 Nov 2019
Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd (“Viva Energy”) and its technology partner US-based CPFD Software (“CPFD”) received two high commendations at the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Global Awards in the United Kingdom.
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