Latest Fuel Security News

The Australian Government has increased financial support thresholds for Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery, reflecting rising operating costs and reinforcing domestic fuel security through the decade.

Ampol has welcomed key amendments to the Fuel Security Services Payment scheme and postponed refinery maintenance to increase domestic fuel production amid global supply disruptions.

Channel Infrastructure reported steady FY25 financials with record throughput and key project progress, while raising dividends and expanding into Australia via a strategic pipeline stake.

Viva Energy Group Limited reported a significant net loss for 2025, driven by retail asset impairments, yet underlying profits and strategic investments signal resilience and a clear path forward.

Ampol Limited reports solid first-half 2025 results, highlights a strengthening refinery margin, and advances its strategic acquisition of EG Australia, aiming to reshape its retail footprint and cost base.

Aura Energy’s 2025 AGM highlights strong uranium market fundamentals and strategic progress on its Tiris Project, despite some engineering delays. The company also strengthens its board and deepens ties in Mauritania as it prepares for production.

Astron Limited and Energy Fuels have received a conditional Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia for up to A$80 million in senior debt financing, advancing the Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project toward production.

Lotus Resources has achieved a pivotal milestone by producing its first yellowcake at the Kayelekera Uranium Mine, marking its emergence as a global uranium producer. The company targets ramping up production to 200,000 pounds per month by early 2026.

Viva Energy's half-year results reveal a resilient Commercial segment offsetting pressures in Refining and Retail, as the company advances its retail transformation and cost synergy targets.

Viva Energy reported a statutory half-year loss of $195.4 million driven by significant retail site impairments and weak refining margins, yet underlying profit on a replacement cost basis remained positive at $62.6 million. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 2.83 cents per share, signaling confidence despite operational headwinds.

Ampol Limited reported a resilient first half of 2025 with $649 million RCOP EBITDA and a strategic push into EV charging and renewable fuels. The company declared a fully franked 40 cents per share interim dividend, underscoring confidence in its growth trajectory.

Ampol Limited reports a solid first half of 2025 with earnings growth in Convenience Retail and New Zealand segments, while refinery margins show signs of recovery in the second quarter.