Lødingen Fisk has signed an agreement with Pure Salmon Technology to build a new land-based salmon facility in Lødingen, Norway, marking a major investment in the further development of aquaculture in the region.
The new recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) facility will be located at Vestbygda in Nordland and will be integrated with Lødingen Fisk’s existing operations. The project is locally anchored and is expected to generate jobs, strengthen value creation, and support long-term growth in land-based salmon production in northern Norway.
Originally, Lødingen Fisk had planned to expand using a flow-through system, supported by good local water access. However, limitations around electrical power capacity and concerns that water use would approach acceptable limits prompted the company to reassess its strategy.
After exploring alternative solutions, the company invited proposals from several RAS suppliers. Evaluations showed that a RAS facility would allow higher production volumes within the available power capacity, while also offering greater operational control. Following site visits and technical assessments, Pure Salmon Technology was selected as the preferred supplier.
Tailored design and local integration
The project moved into a detailed collaboration phase after the overall direction was agreed, with technical teams from both companies working closely to adapt the design to local site conditions. The final solution is tailored to Lødingen Fisk’s operational needs and is intended to reduce risk while providing a predictable foundation for future growth.
The facility will include dedicated departments for fry, smolt and post-smolt production, along with supporting systems for stable and efficient operation. Total production volume is planned at 15,000 cubic metres.
Lødingen Fisk Managing Director Truls Olsen said the project represents a significant step for both the company and the local community.
“This project is important to us and our owners, and it will also create positive ripple effects in the local community,” Olsen said. “The collaboration phase allowed us to optimise the solution and ensure the facility is well adapted to the site before moving into construction.”
The design builds on existing infrastructure at Vestbygda and makes use of local resources, including site conditions and available water and power. Flexibility and long-term development potential have been central to the planning process.
Construction timeline
Site preparations are already underway, with installation work scheduled to begin in August 2026. The facility is expected to be completed by September 2028.
Pure Salmon Technology Commercial Director Synnøve Helland said the project demonstrated the value of challenging established plans. “Together we have developed a solution that provides greater flexibility, higher capacity and a facility designed for the future,” she said, adding that the company appreciated the close collaboration with Lødingen Fisk.
Monica Bjørkmo Ringen, Project Director at Pure Salmon Technology, said the focus now shifts to execution, with strong emphasis on health, safety and environmental standards throughout the construction phase.
