"Flames as high as 60m erupted after a gas leak ignited at the plant, firefighters said. It is one of only two working oil refineries in Australia."
"Kevin Morrison, an energy finance analyst, said the wider Asia Pacific region has been facing a fuel security issue and Australia does not have major stockpiles."
"Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia had secured an additional supply of some 100 million litres of diesel from Brunei and South Korea."
A gas leak ignited a fire at the Viva Energy refinery in Geelong, which produces about 10 percent of Australia's fuel. The blaze reached heights of 60 meters and was brought under control after several hours. This incident poses a significant challenge for Australia, which relies on imports for 80 percent of its fuel needs, especially during the ongoing Middle East conflict affecting global supply. The Prime Minister announced additional diesel supplies secured from Brunei and South Korea to mitigate the impact.
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