Viva Energy Hydrogen Refuelling Station – Geelong

Client: Viva Energy Australia
Location: Geelong, Victoria
Sector: Renewable Hydrogen & Sustainable Transport
Project Value: $62 million
Completion: June 2025
ARA Role: HV Design, Full Electrical & Instrumentation Delivery
Status: Complete

Pioneering Hydrogen for Australia’s Transport Future

ARA Electrical Services is proud to have delivered a key milestone in Australia’s renewable energy journey — the nation’s first publicly accessible renewable hydrogen refuelling station at the Viva Energy Hub in Geelong.

This project sets a bold direction for zero-emissions transport infrastructure, supporting medium and heavy vehicle fleets and demonstrating what’s possible when innovation meets execution.

Our Scope

ARA Electrical Services was responsible for the full electrical and instrumentation package, including:
  • High-voltage (HV) design and installation
  • Electrical fit-out for hydrogen production infrastructure
  • Instrumentation for control and safety systems
  • Hazardous area compliance
  • Full commissioning and integration
Every system was delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance

Travis Allen, Operations Manager at ARA

“A tremendous success and thankful to our partners to be trusted with the HV design and installation, and the full Electrical and Instrumentation installation for this groundbreaking project in our state’s history.”

Green Innovation in Action

At the heart of the facility is a 2.5MW electrolyser using recycled water from Barwon Water to produce green hydrogen. This fuel powers hydrogen electric vehicles (FCEVs), including prime movers, buses, and waste trucks.
The site also includes ultra-fast EV charging for commercial vehicles, combining hydrogen and electric tech to drive down transport emissions.

The Bigger Picture

This project is a cornerstone of Victoria’s clean energy strategy and contributes to Australia’s National Hydrogen Roadmap. We look forward to continuing our support of the hydrogen industry and sharing our work as exhibitors at Connecting Hydrogen APAC 2025.

Partner with ARA

To learn more about our capability in delivering sustainable, large-scale energy infrastructure, get in touch with the team at ARA Electrical Services.