Blue Ocean Technology AS has secured a contract for the delivery of a Plug & Farm containerised sludge and water treatment facility to Purecod AS, a cod farming company using closed pens in the sea.
Through the deal, Blue Ocean Technology will deliver a Plug & Farm fully integrated facility including Blue Ocean Technology’s core dewatering solutions Belt filter and a Screw press.
The facility will be delivered and installed at Røneset (Møre and Romsdal county, western Norway) where Purecod will start farming operations in the second-half of this year.
“This is a pioneering facility in closed-cages aquaculture at sea, with full control of all discharges and the entire value chain. This is a paradigm shift in cod farming. For the first time ever, sludge from cod farming can be utilised as a resource. And for the first time, we are delivering a plant for full integration in a feed barge,” said Hans Runshaug, CEO of Blue Ocean Technology.
The plant is designed for low environmental footprint, focusing on energy-efficient solutions and downstream solutions.
Cod will be farmed in closed pens developed and delivered by Purecod’s sister company, Closedpen AS.
“Sludge collection and repurposing is one of the most important advantages of closed pen fish farming, and having the right equipment is a critical element for success. Blue Ocean Technology offers a solution that perfectly fits the needs of our operation and will allow us to remove and dewater sludge efficiently and with low energy consumption,” said Mikael Rønes, CEO of Purecod.
