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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 is..
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 less..
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..
Myth Buster: Aftermarket fuel additives in tanks improve 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..
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..
Realising diesel savings to boost your bottom line
July 21, 2021
Transporters can meet contracted rates effortlessly when they have the option to use an extensive network of service stations offering special diesel..
Key trends shaping the international and local mining sector
July 21, 2021
According to the latest data from the Minerals Council of South Africa, mining contributed R376-billion to GDP*, and remains the mainstay of our..
Ransomware attack forces shutdown of largest fuel pipeline in the U.S.
May 14, 2021
Colonial Pipeline, the operator of the America’s largest fuel pipeline, fell victim to a cybersecurity attack on Friday 7 May that involved..