Hydrogen Transport Forum congratulates Viva Energy on new hydrogen refuelling facility

The Hydrogen Transport Forum congratulates Viva Energy Australia on the official opening of its landmark hydrogen refuelling station in Geelong which marks a defining milestone for the future of zero-emission transport in Australia.

Officially launched on 13 June 2025, the Geelong facility is now the largest hydrogen refuelling station in the country and the first public station capable of servicing both light and heavy vehicles. More than just a station, this opening represents a bold step forward in real-world hydrogen mobility infrastructure and sets a new benchmark for what’s possible.

Located at Viva’s Energy Hub, the facility features Australia’s largest electrolyser, a 2.5 MWPEM unit, capable of producing up to 1,000 kg of renewable hydrogen per day. With a high-capacity fast-fill system that can dispense up to 300 kg of hydrogen in under two hours, the station can refuel up to 10 trucks consecutively, enabling a seamless, diesel-like experience for fleet operators.

The site also includes ultra-fast EV chargers and conventional diesel pumps, supporting a multi-fuel, multi-modal approach to transport decarbonisation.

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This integrated energy model acknowledges the diverse needs of today’s vehicle fleets while paving the way for a cleaner tomorrow.

Strategically located on a key freight route near the Princes Highway and Geelong Refinery, the new facility is ideally positioned to become a central hub in Australia’s emerging hydrogen transport network. It also serves as the first major node in a developing hydrogen corridor stretching from Toyota’s refuelling station in Altona to the logistics and industrial centre of Geelong. We expect this corridor to act as a catalyst for further stations across Victoria and beyond, forming the backbone of a national hydrogen transport network. The Geelong site provides a scalable, real-world model that can be replicated to support freight routes nationwide.

Importantly, this is more than just a technical achievement, it is a proof point. The station’s ability to support a diverse fleet of hydrogen-powered vehicles, including cars, trucks, buses and waste vehicles shows that hydrogen can decarbonise transport without compromising on operational efficiency or reliability.

Viva Energy’s commitment to delivering practical, future-focused infrastructure is worthy of high praise. This pioneering station doesn’t just fuel vehicles, it fuels confidence in hydrogen’s role as a core pillar of Australia’s clean transport future.

As fleets begin to adopt the facility and the hydrogen network expands, the Hydrogen Transport Forum looks forward to working closely with industry, government, and partners to build on this momentum and extend its national impact.