AKVA is teaming up with Laxey to advance land-based aquaculture in Iceland.
The agreement will focus on implementing re-use technology across the first of six grow-out modules planned for the site in the Westman Islands.
Each module is designed to produce 4,500 tonnes of salmon per year, culminating in a total output of 27,000 tonnes once all modules are up and running.
The scope of delivery from AKVA encompasses the design and installation of advanced oxygenation and degassing systems, SCADA and electrical systems, as well as project management and advisory services.
The project is scheduled to begin this year and builds on an earlier 2023 collaboration to install a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) for smolt in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland.
Supported by Laxey to the tune of €42 million, this marked the first true RAS smolt facility in the country and is a key component of Laxey’s expansion into sustainable salmon farming.
“I am sure that the good relationship created during the execution of the smolt RAS project will benefit this much larger grow-out part,” said Jacob Bregnballe, sales director at AKVA group land-based.
“We have a lot of experience from previous re-use projects that will surely contribute positively.
