In January we look at the ins and outs of fuel price dynamics
January 12, 2022
The cost of diesel has a considerable impact on operational efficiency. If businesses don’t take an intelligent, informed approach towards cost..
The life of diesel
December 10, 2021
Diesel begins its life as a crude oil fraction, which undergoes a number of processing steps starting with fractional distillation. The crude oil..
Myth Buster: Busting the myths on diesel fuel – Part 4
November 13, 2021
In this penultimate delivery of our Myth Buster blog series, we take a brief look at the often misguided assumption that new diesel engines need..
Diesel fuel differentiation – the role of multifunctional additives
November 12, 2021
Innovation is an ongoing requirement to remain competitive in the fuel additives business, often driven by legislation that demands higher quality..
Women are the Heartbeat of Astron Energy’s Operational Efficiencies
October 28, 2021
More than two decades after South Africa achieved democracy, women's empowerment is still a topic of discussion in the corporate and business..
Myth Buster: Diesel aftermarket fuel additives added to tanks are better for engines
October 27, 2021
In this third delivery of our Myth Buster blog series, we address two commonly-held perceptions in South Africa – that diesel vehicles are the..
Modern diesel technology drives the future
October 20, 2021
The advent of alternative fuels and the potential of all-electric vehicles have given rise to some misconceptions about the future of diesel, with..
Busting the myths on diesel fuel
August 18, 2021
Diesel is the undisputed lifeblood of commercial land transport that keeps the economic wheels rolling in most countries, yet it’s often touted as..
Paying Attention to the Future
August 4, 2021
If there is one takeaway from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is the fact that we’d better start paying attention to something beyond what happens..