Could lead to investments worth billions
The elements for Aquafarm Equipment's next pen are soon on their way to Harstad in Norway - the first fish is expected to be released in December.
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The construction of Aquafarm Equipments' next fish farming facility is approaching a new stage. The elements for the cage, which are currently being produced in Latvia, are scheduled to be shipped to Harstad, Norway towards the end of June.
At the quay in Harstad, the cage will be assembled over a three-month period from July to September. Once the construction is completed, the cage will be launched and towed to its final location. This is planned to take place around mid-October.
After extensive testing and preparation, the company expects the first release of fish to occur in December.
Building on 13 years of operational experience
"We have improved our new concept based on experience from customers and internally. Especially with regard to optimal water quality - such as water volume replacement time - as well as reduction of maintenance", said CEO Jarle Lønning recently in an article in Norsk Fiskeoppdrett.
According to Lønning, the company now has two closed facilities in operation, and a further two - including the one currently being built - under development. The technology is based on 13 years of full-scale operational experience and is, according to the company, both flexible and cost-effective.
"We can offer leasing for smaller farmers who do not necessarily have the opportunity to invest or consider investing in this type of technology as risky", adds Lønning.
In agreement on environmental flexibility
Aquafarm points out that the new fish farming policys and environmental flexibility scheme could trigger billion-dollar investments in Norway. According to Lønning, the industry is in agreement on the need.
"The market and technology will regulate themselves according to what gives the best results, based on experiences from environmental flexibility".
The company is therefore looking forward to the completion and launch of the new facility this autumn, and believes this marks an important step in the continuation of Aquafarm technology in Norwegian waters.
Also read the interview with Aquafarm Equipment in the latest issue of Norsk Fiskeoppdrett.
