Ovum lays a fresh Egg
Just days after the Norwegian government launched a scheme to increase use of closed facilities, Ovum has unveiled an updated version of its closed module that meets Oslo's requirements.
Ovum states that its floating closed containment module, the Egg, is now designed for production volumes of up to 20,000 cubic metres and meets the government's criteria for equipment that enables fish farmers to use biomass allowances removed under the "traffic light" system.
The technology will also contribute to more efficient marine production, according to the company.
Ovum says the updated model has been improved in terms of production, operation and fish welfare. The hydrodynamics have been changed to ensure optimal water flow and energy efficiency, and the company points to experiences from test facilities as important contributions to the final design.
A decade of development
"The Egg 2025 represents ten years of development and learning. The fish's achievements have encouraged us - now we are proud to present the new, improved design, especially the way we take the fish out," said Ovum chief executive Cato Lyngøy.
Ovum believes the technology can provide better control over biology and increased predictability in production. The company estimates that the investment cost can be recouped in between two and three years when fully utilised in post-smolt production.
