Viva Energy

Oil refiner and fuels supplier

Formed in August 2014 when a consortium led by Vitol acquired Shell's downstream business in Australia (including the Geelong refinery and Shell service stations) for $2.6b. Viva Energy supplies around 25% of Australia's fuel and is the exclusive licensee and distributor of Shell branded fuels and lubricants in Australia. Operates more than 900 service stations across the country. Owns 100% of Liberty Oil's wholesale business and 50% of its retail business. Bought the OTR and Coles Express convenience store networks in 2023. OTR will become Viva Energy's flagship convenience brand, replacing the Coles Express brand over time.

Fuel & convenience stores operator

There are more than 700 Coles Express stores located across Australia. Coles Express operates the retail side of the business and Viva Energy is their exclusive fuel supplier. In 2023 Viva Energy bought the Coles Express convenience store network and announced plans to retire the Coles Express brand and rebranded them to OTR.

Fuel wholesaler

Founded in 1995. Australia's largest independent fuel wholesaler and distributor. Supplies wholesale fuel to over 100 independent retailers and distributors. They buy fuel from a range of refineries, mostly Australian. Viva Energy Australia owns 100% of Liberty Oil's wholesale business and 50% of its retail business.