Viva Energy has announced a new General Manager for the Geelong refinery.
Bill Patterson is a chemical engineer who started his career in Geelong in 2001, working for Shell and then Viva.
He was more recently the CEO of Liberty Rural, Viva’s regional and rural fuel business.
Mr Patterson will help executive GM Dale Cooper oversee many projects at the local site, including a renewable hydrogen refuelling station.
He said Geelong would play an important role in energy transition.
“The energy transition presents important opportunities for Geelong,” he said.
“Our refinery in Corio is at the centre of our plans for the Viva Energy Hub, giving us the jump on emerging prospects.
“Construction of our renewable hydrogen refuelling station is already well advanced and we are committed to electrification of key parts of the refinery to reduce our emissions.
“The future is genuinely exciting.”
Mr Patterson said the refinery has an important role in the community.
“We are committed to running the refinery safely and want to be a good neighbour to the people and businesses in the north of Geelong.
“We are keen to have a positive impact on the community and will continue to actively work with local community organisations at a grass roots level.”
