Biofuels producer, Argent Energy Netherlands BV, is partnering with the Port of Amsterdam to jointly invest 20 million euros in new dock and storage facilities for renewables at Argent’s biodiesel plant at Hornhaven. The new development will assist Argent to significantly scale up production of sustainable transportation fuels and is in line with the Port and City of Amsterdam’s ambitions on decarbonising transport and promoting biofuels.
Argent’s existing coaster jetty will be replaced by two loading and unloading quays, suitable for inland vessels, coasters, and seagoing vessels with a draft of up to nine metres and a length of 147 metres. A new jetty will also be built to accommodate larger vessels, including MR1 [Medium Range] tankers of 35,000–44,999 deadweight tons. Additionally, one hectare of new terrain will be created through land reclamation and used by Argent Energy to construct a new 130,000 m3 tank storage facility for renewable products such as waste-based biodiesel and feedstocks. This will increase Argent’s storage capacity to 230,000 m3, making it one of the largest storage locations for renewable fuels. Completion is targeted for mid-2024.
