First Dutch

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Founded in 1984, First Dutch is a private headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands with approximately 1000-5000 employees specializing in Biomass, Biogas, Other.

First Dutch is a diversified energy and commodities holding company with headquarters in Rotterdam. Originally established as an oil trading business in 1984, it evolved through Argos Oil and Argos Energies into a leading player in renewable energy and sustainable commodities. The company operates as a family of companies (~25 subsidiaries) with approximately 3,000 employees and combined annual revenue of approximately €4 billion. Key divisions include Burando Maritime Services (maritime and logistics), Argos (renewable fuels and storage terminals), COUNT Group (commodity trading), and Platform Zero (venture investment hub for energy and maritime innovation). First Dutch is actively involved in biodiesel and biofuel production, renewable energy generation, maritime decarbonization solutions, and sustainable commodity trading. The company maintains a commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement, with a strategic focus on decarbonization, circular economy solutions, and renewable energy transition in maritime, industrial, and logistics sectors.

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