Corio

Corio is a suburb of Geelong, Victoria, Australia, notable as the location of the Viva Energy oil refinery. This refinery is one of only two remaining oil refineries in Australia, making it a critical component of the nation's fuel supply chain. Corio is newsworthy due to a large fire that broke out at the Viva Energy refinery on Thursday night. The fire has raised concerns about potential disruptions to petrol production and fuel supply across the region and potentially nationally. While the refinery is reportedly still producing diesel and jet fuel at reduced capacities, the incident's timing is considered problematic. Residents south of the refinery have been advised to shelter indoors due to smoke. The event highlights the vulnerability of Australia's fuel infrastructure and the potential impact of such incidents on energy security.