Adrian Tolson Launches New Consultancy, 20|20 Marine Energy

The new firm to help companies create and implement strategies for purchasing and selling marine energy, and develop bunkering infrastructure.

A new consultancy established by well known industry veteran and leading marine energy expert Adrian Tolson, was launched Tuesday.

20|20 Marine Energy says it aims to help companies create and implement strategies for purchasing and selling marine energy, as well as supporting the development of bunkering infrastructure.

"The shipping industry and related sectors face unique complexities and challenges but also significant opportunities," said Adrian Tolson, Senior Partner, 20|20 Marine Energy.

"20I20 has been established to help all companies and organisations that are impacted by the process of purchasing and selling marine energy, as well as the infrastructure that supports this.

"Our focus is on providing strategic, practical and independent counsel, combined with market leading implementation services that helps our clients to reduce financial and regulatory risk, increase profitability and enterprise value, as well as optimizing their market positioning."

The new consultancy says it works with ship owners, operators, and financial institutions on the buy-side, fuel suppliers and traders on the sell-side, as well as ports, and local and national governments on developing infrastructure projects.

The company also provides research and insight services.

"While the challenges are many, with our team of experts that span the marine energy supply chain and have a proven track record of delivery, 20|20 is well positioned to help our clients meet these demands and seize the opportunities of an industry in transition," said Tolson.

With 30 years of experience, Tolson is a well known industry figure who is widely respected for his detailed knowledge and insight on the supply and demand side of fuel purchasing, as well as bunkering infrastructure development.

He has held a number of notable previous appointments with major bunker players, including at Chemoil Energy where he was responsible for successfully driving the company through to IPO, and, as Vice President and General Manager he established OW Bunker's physical supply operation in the US.