SHELL workers face an uncertain future and fear shattering job losses, after the company announced it is selling its Geelong refinery.
The global oil giant plans to sell the refinery with a view to keeping it open, but says it may convert it to a fuel import terminal if a buyer isn't found by the end of next year.
Shell worker Kent Staines says his family, who moved to Geelong so he could work at the site, may be forced to move.
"If the job finishes the lifestyle here finishes too," he told AAP.
"They'll be a bit shattered if they have to move as well."
Mr Staines said Thursday's announcement was bad news for the region and came out of the blue to workers.
"A lot of people are resigned to it. Some people see it as inevitable and others are quite shocked I think," he said.
"It's still sinking in for many people."
A Shell contractor who did not want to be named said he hoped it was possible someone could buy the refinery and take the workers on.
"It's the $60 question - will it go or won't it go? Time will tell," he said.
"Until the final death knell it's all speculation."
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