[6] Viva Energy was created in August 2014 when Vitol Investment Partnership acquired Shell's downstream business in Australia.

[14] In August 2018, Viva Energy acquired 50% of Westside Petroleum, which operated more than 50 service stations across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

Announced on 17 May 2021, the Fuel Security Package (FSP) comprised an industry minimum stockholding obligation, capital grants towards upgrading the Geelong Refinery to produce ultra-low sulphur gasoline and build additional diesel storage and the commitment to maintain refinery operations to 30 June 2028 (with a further two-year option to extend until 30 June 2030).

It will see Viva Energy play a key role in underpinning Australia’s national security through supply of fuel to the ADF, both locally and internationally.

Viva Energy is a significant supplier of fuel, lubricants and specialty hydrocarbon products to commercial customers in the aviation, marine, transport, resources, defence, construction, agriculture and manufacturing industries.

Viva Energy’s strong position across many segments is underpinned by a national network of fuel supply infrastructure and long-standing customer relationships.

In March 2022, Viva Energy announced a project to construct a site in Geelong which will include hydrogen refuelling, EV charging and diesel [26][27]