Plagen has strengthened its position at the forefront of environmental technology after welcoming UK Water and Floods Secretary Emma Hardy to its Immingham facility.
The visit coincided with a key policy moment, with the UK government formally announcing a national strategy to tackle PFAS contamination across the environment.
The timing underlines the shared focus of government and industry on addressing the management and removal of ‘forever chemicals’, one of the most complex pollution challenges facing the UK today.
Why are PFAS a concern?
PFAS are a large group of man-made chemicals widely used in industrial processes and consumer products because of their resistance to heat, water, and oil.
This same durability means that it does not easily break down in the environment, giving it its nickname the eternal chemical.
Scientific studies have linked certain PFAS compounds to serious health and environmental risks, including potential effects on the human immune system, wildlife, and drinking water supplies.
Their persistence makes effective PFAS treatment essential to limit long-term exposure and environmental accumulation.
Aligning policy ambitions with action
During his visit, Pragen demonstrated how industrial innovation can directly support government strategies that prioritize improved monitoring, effective PFAS treatment, and responsible long-term management.
Minister Hadi explained that Puragen’s advanced filtration system is designed to not only efficiently remove PFAS, but also support the destruction and safe handling of contaminants.
Discussions highlighted how proven technologies can help regulators and industry move from policy goals to practical realization.
Advanced PFAS treatment practices
At the Immingham facility, Puragen’s team showcased its research and development capabilities and high-performance filtration solutions.
These technologies are designed to deliver effective PFAS treatment across multiple applications, including water purification, air treatment, and biogas cleaning.
By focusing on both removal and destruction, Puragen’s approach helps prevent PFAS from simply moving elsewhere in the environment.
The result is cleaner water, cleaner air and safer industrial processes, in line with the UK’s increasingly stringent environmental standards.
Benefits of sustainability and decarbonization
In line with DEFRA’s focus on reducing environmental impact without harming vital industries, Puragen’s solutions deliver measurable sustainability improvements.
These include reducing carbon emissions through the use of recycled carbon and reducing waste and resource consumption through the safe reactivation of post-PFAS materials.
Puragen thanked Minister Hardy for his involvement in the team and reaffirmed its commitment to developing practical and innovative PFAS treatment solutions that support the UK’s evolving strategy, environmental protection objectives and broader efforts towards decarbonisation.
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