Tag: Argent Energy

Argent Energy launches Europe’s largest bio-based, technical-grade glycerine facility in Port of Amsterdam

Argent Energy launches Europe’s largest bio-based, technical-grade glycerine facility in Port of Amsterdam

October 3, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, Argent Energy officially launched Europe’s largest facility dedicated to producing bio-based, technical-grade glycerine at its Port of Amsterdam site. The state-of-the-art refinery will upgrade crude glycerine, a by-product of Argent’s waste-based biodiesel process, into 99.7% pure technical-grade glycerine.  This development, set to produce 50,000 tons of bio-based glycerine, provides chemical producers, for […]

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Argent Energy proposes to close its biodiesel plant in Scotland

Argent Energy proposes to close its biodiesel plant in Scotland

March 30, 2024 |

In the UK, BBC reported that biodiesel producer Argent Energy has proposed closing its Scottish plant, placing dozens of jobs at risk. Argent Energy will open consultation with affected employees at its Newarthill plant imminently, having cited “market pressures” as the reason for the possible closure. Argent, which uses waste fats and oils to decarbonize […]

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