Norwegian biotechnology company Hyperthermics AS, which uses heat-loving bacteria to speed up decomposition of fish farm sludge for biogas and protein production, has attracted two major investors with interests in aquaculture.

Norwegian fish farmer Hofseth Aqua has chosen Hyperthermics AS to provide a sludge management solution for an expanded land-based smolt plant in Tafjord, in Møre og Romsdal county.