Sludge
systems provider Blue Ocean Technology has just signed a contract with
Purecod for the delivery of a Plug & Farm sludge and water treatment
facility. Purecod is the world's first cod farming company using closed
pens in the sea.
Purecod
was granted the first closed-pen cod farming permit back in March of
this year and marks a milestone for aquaculture. By farming cod in
closed pens, the company guarantees fish grow optimally in a natural
environment, away from predators or parasites. By including a double
containment barrier, this minimizes the risk of fish escapes and reduces
interaction with the surrounding environment.
The
facility in question will be delivered and installed at Røneset, where
Purecod will begin farming operations in the second half of 2022. The
plant is designed for a low environmental footprint as it focuses on
energy-efficient solutions and downstream solutions.
"This
is a pioneering facility in closed-cages aquaculture at sea, with full
control of all discharges and the entire value chain," explains Hans
Runshaug, CEO of Blue Ocean Technology. "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. We are very enthusiastic
about this contract."
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 fishing farming … having the right equipment is a critical
element for success," says Mikael Rønes, CEO of Purecod. "Blue
Technology offers a solution that perfectly fits the needs of our
operations and will allow us to remove and dewater sludge efficiently
and with low energy consumption."
Blue
Ocean Technology also recently entered into a contract for the delivery
of its Plug & Farm systems to Landeldi, which was regarded as an
"easy choice," according to Runar Thor Thorarinsson, ED of
Sustainability and Innovation at Landeldi.
For more information on Blue Ocean Technology visit their website, HERE.
For more information on Purecod visit their website, HERE.
Image credits: Blue Ocean Technology
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