Viva Energy Australia Lessons Learnt Report No. 3 New Energies Service Station Project Governance and user experience insights into operationalising a hydrogen refuelling station

Summary

Australia's Viva Energy Hub in Geelong launched as the nation's first commercially scaled, publicly accessible renewable hydrogen refuelling station in June 2025. This project addresses the challenge of transitioning hydrogen mobility from controlled business-to-business use to a 24/7 retail model, necessitating compliance with consumer law and ensuring a seamless self-service user experience. Supported by significant government funding, the facility integrates a 2.5 MW electrolyser and offers instant credit/debit card payments, demonstrating a crucial step towards normalizing hydrogen as a transport fuel for both commercial and public users.

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