--- title: Astron Energy Latest Insights | Industry Insights description: Industry Insights | Astron Energy Latest Insights --- # The Latest Insights THE LATEST BLOGS ON INDUSTRY TRENDS AND INSIGHTS, TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS IN LUBRICANTS, HOW DIGITAL AI IS IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY, LUBRICATION BEST PRACTICES FROM TECHNICAL AND THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY FROM ASTRON ENERGY EXPERTS, PARTNERS AND CUSTOMERS. - All - Commercial Fuel - Industry Insights - Commercial Lubricants - Transport - Mining - B-BBEE - Engine Coolants - Manufacturing - Commercial Fuels and Lubricants Friday, August 19, 2022 ### [The Preservation Of Diesel Product Integrity](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/the-dos-and-donts-of-customer-diesel-supply) There are many misconceptions about customer diesel supply in South Africa. In this article, we take a look at a follow-up on our Life of Diesel article and delve into the importan... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/the-dos-and-donts-of-customer-diesel-supply) Thursday, June 30, 2022 ### [Astron Energy Retains Level 1 B-BBEE Status](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/astron-energy-retains-level-1-b-bbee-status) South African petroleum company Astron Energy has retained its Level 1 B-BBEE status for the second year running. Astron Energy, a licensee of the Caltex brand in South Africa, was... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/astron-energy-retains-level-1-b-bbee-status) Friday, March 25, 2022 ### [Minimizing costs and downtime in the Energy Sector](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/minimizing-costs-and-downtime-in-the-energy-sector) At Astron Energy, we don’t accept the status quo, particularly when challenges are industry-wide and costly. We sat down with David MacIntyre, Finished Lubricants Technical Manager... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/minimizing-costs-and-downtime-in-the-energy-sector) Thursday, October 28, 2021 ### [Women are the Heartbeat of Astron Energy’s Operational Efficiencies](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/women-are-the-heartbeat-of-astron-energys-operational-efficiencies) More than two decades after South Africa achieved democracy, women's empowerment is still a topic of discussion in the corporate and business world. Many companies are still laggin... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/women-are-the-heartbeat-of-astron-energys-operational-efficiencies) Wednesday, August 4, 2021 ### [Paying Attention to the Future](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/paying-attention-to-the-future) 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 daily. It’s very easy to fall into the ... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/paying-attention-to-the-future) Wednesday, July 21, 2021 ### [Learning from the Pandemic](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/learning-from-the-pandemic) Looking back over this past year, there are some key learnings regarding how the pandemic has impacted customer behaviour. In our last article we spoke about the need to take time ... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/learning-from-the-pandemic) Wednesday, July 21, 2021 ### [Realising diesel savings to boost your bottom line](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/realising-diesel-savings-to-boost-your-bottom-line) Transporters can meet contracted rates effortlessly when they have the option to use an extensive network of service stations offering special diesel prices – thus providing signif... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/realising-diesel-savings-to-boost-your-bottom-line) Wednesday, July 21, 2021 ### [Key trends shaping the international and local mining sector](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/key-trends-shaping-the-international-and-local-mining-sector) According to the latest data from the Minerals Council of South Africa, mining contributed R376-billion to GDP*, and remains the mainstay of our economy. But the world of mining is... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/key-trends-shaping-the-international-and-local-mining-sector) Friday, May 14, 2021 ### [Ransomware attack forces shutdown of largest fuel pipeline in the U.S.](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/ransomware-attack-forces-shutdown-of-largest-fuel-pipeline-in-the-u.s) Colonial Pipeline, the operator of the America’s largest fuel pipeline, fell victim to a cybersecurity attack on Friday 7 May that involved ransomware, forcing it to temporarily sh... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/ransomware-attack-forces-shutdown-of-largest-fuel-pipeline-in-the-u.s) Friday, May 7, 2021 ### [3 things that can help SA logistics firms rebound after the pandemic](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/three-factors-that-will-drive-the-post-pandemic-recovery-of-logistics-companies-in-south-africa) Like so many other industries, the logistics services sector experienced mixed fortunes during the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges, there is light at the end of the tunne... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/three-factors-that-will-drive-the-post-pandemic-recovery-of-logistics-companies-in-south-africa) Wednesday, April 7, 2021 ### [Understanding South Africa’s Carbon Tax](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/understanding-south-africas-carbon-tax) Despite the economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 remained the hottest year on record globally, tied with 2016. It's clearer than ever that now is the time to ... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/understanding-south-africas-carbon-tax) Monday, February 15, 2021 ### [A day in the life of a commodity trader](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-commodity-trader) Keeping the economy turning through sourcing essential resources. Behind every liter of diesel used to transport goods, is a team of commodity traders. Commodity traders source ref... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-commodity-trader) Thursday, December 17, 2020 ### [E-commerce boom drives need for updated fleet maintenance programmes](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/e-commerce-boom-drives-need-for-updated-fleet-maintenance-programmes) Back in 2018, the industry was just coming to terms with the growth of e-commerce and its transformative effect on freight transportation, with particular emphasis on the final log... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/e-commerce-boom-drives-need-for-updated-fleet-maintenance-programmes) Friday, October 9, 2020 ### [Accelerating South Africa’s transformation in the Mining sector](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/accelerating-south-africas-transformation-in-the-mining-sector) South Africa’s population is estimated at around 60 million people, equivalent to 0,76% of the global population. It is regarded, however, as the country with the highest rate of m... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/accelerating-south-africas-transformation-in-the-mining-sector) Wednesday, September 23, 2020 ### [Future of customer relationships - Cris-atunity!](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/future-of-customer-relationships-cris-atunity) Future-Fit recently researched the impact of COVID-19 on commercial relationships and perceptions of the future ‘new normal’. Insights gained were distilled into seven lessons. In ... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/future-of-customer-relationships-cris-atunity) [ Get In Touch ](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/talk-to-a-specialist) ### Subscribe To Our Newsletter ### Categories - [Commercial Fuel (19)](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/tag/commercial-fuel) - [Industry Insights (15)](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/tag/industry-insights) - [Commercial Lubricants (13)](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/tag/commercial-lubricants) - [Transport (5)](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/tag/transport) - [Mining (3)](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/tag/mining) ### Popular Posts [Base Oil Pricing and The Exchange Rate](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/base-oil-pricing-and-the-exchange-rate) [3 things that can help SA logistics firms rebound after the pandemic](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/three-factors-that-will-drive-the-post-pandemic-recovery-of-logistics-companies-in-south-africa) [The Preservation Of Diesel Product Integrity](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/the-dos-and-donts-of-customer-diesel-supply) [Diesel’s Colour vs Quality](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/understanding-the-colour-of-diesel) [Myth Buster: Busting the myths on diesel fuel](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/busting-the-myths-on-diesel-fuel) [The Impact Of High Crude Oil Prices On Lubricant Costs](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/a-breakdown-of-how-lubricants-are-priced) [ Contact Us ](https://www.astronenergy.co.za/contact-us/) Astron Energy, a Glencore group company. 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