Enormous Blaze Erupts At Oil Refinery That Supplies 10 Percent Of Australia’s Fuel

A large fire started at one of Australia’s two operational oil refineries.

The inferno erupted at Viva Energy’s Corio refinery in Geelong, Victoria.

Some residents in the area were told to stay indoors due to smoke.

“It supplies 50 percent of Victoria’s fuel and 10 percent of Australia’s, putting out 120,000 barrels of oil a day,” Daily Mail stated.

Watch below:

BREAKING:
Large fire at Viva Energy’s Corio refinery in Geelong, Victoria Australia.

Substantial flames visible, multiple fire trucks on scene.

The refinery processes ~120,000 barrels/day — over 10% of Australia’s daily fuel supply.
Fire not yet under control. pic.twitter.com/9VvVaIBqm6

— aussie17 (@_aussie17) April 15, 2026

Daily Mail noted:

The refinery also makes hydrocarbon solvents, marine fuel oil, low aromatic fuel, avgas, bitumen and high-quality plastic feedstock used to create food packaging, medical equipment and polymer banknotes.

Additional footage below:

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