Land-based aquaculture company Stolt Sea Farm (SSF) has begun the expansion of its sole hatchery in Galicia, Spain. The facility in Cervo, already the world’s largest flatfish hatchery, will enable the company to fulfil much of its planned production growth for the coming years.
SSF first announced plans to expand its hatchery operations in August 2023. The work follows the recently completed expansion of its sole broodstock facilities and is seen as a key step in the company’s production growth plan.
In the last three years, SSF has doubled its annual production capacity for sole to 1,700 tonnes and the upgraded hatchery will support its plans to double capacity again in the next three years – keeping SSF on track to reach its overall annual production target of 23,000 tonnes of turbot and sole by 2035.
The construction project and operation of the new facility will also create additional employment opportunities for the local Cervo community.
“Expanding broodstock and hatchery capacity for sole is an essential milestone in our quest to continue as a leading producer of this species. It also demonstrates the confidence we have in the strength of our business and our commitment to satisfy our customers’ demand for high-quality, sustainable sole,” SSF President Jordi Trias said.
Stolt Sea Farm is a division of Stolt-Nielsen Limited (SNL), a long-term investor and manager of businesses focused on opportunities in logistics, distribution and aquaculture.
