Fresh warnings of energy shortages could lift demand for gas imports despite Australia being one of the world’s top producers of LNG.
Viva Energy boss Scott Wyatt is tackling a low-carbon future by including EV chargers,among other things,in his plans for the country’s largest retail convenience business.
Coles Express will begin to disappear from local petrol stations next month,to be replaced with an upstart quick-service restaurant and convenience brand.
The Ukraine war and closure of two oil refineries have renewed focus on a long-running question:How vulnerable is Australia to the threat of energy disruption?
The competition regulator will launch a review of Viva Energy’s $1.15b bid for the OTR service station chain as analysts flag possible competition hurdles.
The owner of Shell and Liberty petrol stations is planning to revamp retail offerings at some of its locations across the country after reaching a deal to buy convenience store chain On The Run.
Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny wants more detail about the proposed gas import terminal in Corio Bay,which has stirred opposition from conservation and community groups.
Viva Energy needs clarity about the extent of the government’s new pricing rules before it can make a final call on Victoria’s first LNG import terminal.
The key motivation might be financial,but selling its portfolio of 700 fuel stations also helps Coles make up ground on improving its ESG (environmental,social,governance) bona fides.
The supermarket giant has inked a $300 million deal that will see its long-time fuel partner Viva Energy take over the Coles Express-branded fuel and convenience stores.
Viva Energy has agreed to a deal with the Geelong port authority that will see the local port withdraw opposition to the project and build a pier for the gas import facility.