Laxey Land-based Aquaculture Facility - se beslutningstakere

Beskrivelse: Laxey has completed phase one of its land-based aquaculture facility in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, targeting up to 42,000 tons of annual salmon production by 2031. Les mer ↧

Iceland's first RAS facility

The Laxey Land-based Aquaculture Facility is a pioneering project in Iceland focused on the construction of a large-scale Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) facility dedicated to Atlantic salmon smolt production. The project began in 2022 when AKVA group signed a contract with Laxey (formerly Icelandic Land Farmed Salmon) to build Iceland's first RAS aquaculture plant. AKVA group brought substantial expertise to the project, managing the detailed design phase as well as the on-site installation, ensuring timely and efficient progress throughout.

Phased production with large tanks

The facility is designed to produce Atlantic salmon with an initial targeted production volume of 13,500 metric tons head on gutted (HOG) salmon annually, scaling up to a long-term goal of 42,000 tons HOG once fully operational. The development plan is divided into phases, with the first phase involving the establishment of eight large grow-out tanks per phase. These tanks are significant in size, each with a diameter of 28 meters and a height of 13 meters, capable of holding up to 5,000 cubic meters of seawater. The seawater for the system is pumped from deep boreholes, and the facility leverages the unique environmental conditions of the Westman Islands, including volcanic lava sand filtration and stable water temperatures to maintain high production quality and sustainability.

Innovative water reuse system

One of the key technological innovations at the facility is an advanced water re-use system. Unlike traditional RAS setups that exchange just around 1% of the system's water volume regularly, this facility exchanges approximately 30%, which helps sustain water quality and fish health while minimizing environmental impact. These innovations contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally-focused approach to land-based aquaculture, crucial for Iceland's expanding seafood industry and its environmental goals.

First phase completed August 2024

The project has achieved important milestones, including the full operational readiness of the smolt facility as of August 2024 and the successful transfer of the first salmon from post-smolt tanks to grow-out tanks. This marked the completion of the first of six planned development phases, signifying a major step toward achieving the target production capacity. The first harvest is scheduled for August following the operational ramp-up. Close collaboration between Laxey and AKVA group has been critical in maintaining progress and adapting the build process to meet the ambitious timeline.

Twentyfold salmon production growth

The scale and innovative design of the Laxey facility will significantly enhance Iceland's position in the land-based aquaculture sector. From producing approximately 2,000 tons of land-based salmon in 2022, Iceland aims to increase production by more than twentyfold through this project. The facility's output is intended primarily for export markets in Europe and North America, with an emphasis on delivering high-quality, sustainably farmed salmon. This growth will create economic benefits locally and support global sustainable seafood supply efforts.

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Type prosjekt	Nybygg
Hovedkategori	Industri
Underkategori	Fiskeindustri

Fase: Ferdig bygd

Byggestart	2022
Ferdigstilles	Ukjent

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Ægisgata 2
900 Vestmannaeyjabær

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Kontraktsform	Ukjent
Prosjektverdi	Ukjent
Pris per kvm	Ukjent
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Laxey, Iceland. This story began in 2022 when AKVA group signed a contract with Icelandic Land Farmed Salmon (now Laxey) marking a milestone as buildi...

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