[4] The Lytton refinery was built at the end of a 191 miles (307 km) pipeline from the Moonie oilfield.

As they have gradually been closed by the companies that operate them, there has been concern as to whether the Australian government should act to maintain a domestic refining capability.

[10] At the beginning of 2021, the government offered one cent per litre of refined transport fuel produced in Australia provided that the refinery owner agrees to keep it operating for the duration of the program.

[11] Lytton refinery did not immediately accept this package while Ampol undertook a review.

[12] In May 2021 after the government increased the amount of state subsidies, Ampol accepted their offer and committed to ongoing refinery operations until at least 2027.