Los Angeles-Rentech Inc. reported a net loss of $17.2 million on revenues of $16.9 million for the second quarter ending March 31, 2007, compared to a year-ago net loss of $12.5 million on revenues of only $25,000. Rentech acquired the East Dubuque, Ill., nitrogen plant from Agrium Inc. in April 2006, thus giving it a boost in revenues. Rentech had a six-month net loss of $25.9 million on revenues of $52.3 million, versus the year-ago net loss of $18.2 million on revenues of $66,000.
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