HOUSTON, TX - April 11, 2012 - FuelQuest, Inc., the leading on-demand software and services company for the global downstream energy industry, today announced featured keynote and session speakers for GRAIL 2012, FuelQuest's 8^th annual fuel industry and user conference to be held May 1-2 at the Doral Golf Resort in Miami, Florida. GRAIL will feature industry discussions, real-world case studies, product training sessions, networking events, and the latest in technology solutions from FuelQuest clients and partners.

Bob McNally, founder & president of The Rapidan Group will deliver the keynote address at the general session held on Wednesday, May 2^nd. An independent Washington-based energy market and policy research firm, The Rapidan Group, advises senior asset managers and executive decision-makers on energy market and policy risks and opportunities. Mr. McNally served as the top international and domestic energy advisor on the White House staff under George W. Bush, holding the post of special assistant to the president on the National Economic Council. His keynote address at GRAIL 2012 will focus on forecast and policy insights for the oil and gas industry.

Other confirmed industry leaders presenting or participating in panels at this event include:

Mark Aquilina, Vice President Ground Fuel Program Strategy, U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Systems, Inc.

Ned Bowman, Executive Director, Florida Petroleum Marketers Association

Joe Broski, Senior Sourcing Manager - Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Republic Services, Inc.

Rich Cilento, Chairman & CEO, GlycosBioTechnologies, Inc.

Mickey Conway, Vice President of Trucking, truenorth Energy LLC

Brian Derge, Division Vice President, Tanknology Inc.

Ron Ducharme, Business Development Manager, United Petroleum Transports, Inc.

Sandra Dunphy, Director, Energy Compliance, Weaver, LLC

Patti Early, CAFM, Fleet Fueling Operations Supervisor, Florida Power & Light

Deidra Finley-Gustin, Vice President, Marketing, NoblePetro, Inc.

Mike Forbes, Vice President Logistics Solutions & Engineering, Kenan Advantage Group, Inc.

Rachel Gee, Director of Fuel Operations, Brookshire Grocery Company

Ed Kabinsky, Compliance Manager, Crompco, LLC

Ken Kral, Senior Vice President Business Development, U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Systems, Inc.

Jamie Laine, Director of Business Development, Solar Transport

Luke Lionberger, Marketing Representative, Fauser Energy Resources

Pete Neil, OPW-FMS Product Specialist, OPW

Jon Scharingson, Director of Sales and Marketing, Renewable Energy Group, Inc.

Bill Williams, Director Operations, E.J. Pope & Son, Inc.

Michel Youngkin, Director of Network Solutions, Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

With over 160 attendees anticipated, GRAIL 2012 is a must-attend conference for fuel or tax executives, managers, and professionals within retailers, distributors, suppliers, and fleet-based companies. Attendees will gain important business insights from leaders in their respective industries focusing on trends and challenges as well as best practices and effective operational strategies. In addition to product training for FuelQuest customers, conference sessions will highlight the use of technology to combat fuel price volatility and gain a competitive edge in the market.

"FuelQuest is excited to have top market leaders from the energy industry join us for GRAIL 2012," said David Zahn, vice president of marketing for FuelQuest. "With rising oil prices and continued market fluctuations, our conference is a great way for fuel and tax professionals to gain insights that will help their companies become more competitive in the marketplace, decrease operational costs, and ultimately improve profitability."

GRAIL 2012 information and registration
Information on registration and sponsorship opportunities along with a short video highlighting the GRAIL 2011 conference can be found online at www.fuelquest.com/GRAIL2012.

ABOUT FUELQUEST
FuelQuest provides on-demand fuel management, tax automation, and compliance solutions for suppliers, distributors, buyers, and traders of petroleum products and other energy commodities. FuelQuest's solutions deliver operational and financial value to over 650 customers. These customers include leading global oil companies, international retailers, shippers and government entities. FuelQuest's fuel management solutions help customers manage the complexity, regulation and market volatility for more than 19 billion gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel annually. Its Zytax solutions ensure compliance and accuracy for tens of billions of dollars of energy-related excise taxes per year. Learn more at www.fuelquest.com.

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