Skálavík Recirculating Aquaculture System Smolt Hatchery

Kontrakt for ny smoltanlegg

Nofitech has secured a major contract with Bakkafrost to build a new smolt hatchery in Skálavík, Faroe Islands. This facility will use a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) and is expected to be operational by late 2026. The hatchery will have a total volume capacity of 28,600 m3, enabling annual production of approximately 6.5 million smolt weighing 500 grams each.

Utvidet produksjonskapasitet og plan

This new hatchery expands Bakkafrost’s total annual smolt production capacity to over 24 million smolt of 500 grams. The project is part of Bakkafrost’s 2024-2028 investment plan aimed at reducing biological risks, improving operational efficiency, and promoting organic growth within the salmon farming industry. It complements recent expansions in Glyvradal, Norðtoftir, and Viðareiði as well as ongoing projects like the Applecross hatchery in Scotland, all developed in partnership with Nofitech.

Standardisering gir effektiv drift

By using standardized designs and technologies across multiple smolt hatcheries, Bakkafrost anticipates enhanced knowledge sharing and streamlined operations within their freshwater production division. Both companies emphasize the strategic value of this collaboration to advance sustainably farmed salmon production on land, contributing to long-term industry growth and risk mitigation.