Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery is still recovering from a major April fire that damaged its critical alkylation unit—key for premium gasoline—but it’s now running at 90% capacity. Despite the setback, the company just smashed records with a 300% jump in first-half profits to $452 million, fueled by soaring fuel prices and stronger margins amid global supply disruptions. While they work to restore full operations and navigate insurance claims, their retail, commercial, and energy divisions are booming—especially as they push the government for new fuel security policies to stabilize returns for Australia’s vital refining sector.

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