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The project originally began as a flow-through design, given the farm’s access to abundant water. However, limited electrical capacity soon emerged as a major constraint. As plans for a new power solution became clearer, it also became evident that a flow-through system would push the boundaries of acceptable water use.
Lødingen Fisk therefore invited proposals from multiple RAS suppliers. Their assessments showed that a RAS facility would allow higher production within the site’s available power capacity. Following detailed evaluations and several site visits, Pure Salmon Technology was selected.
From concept to detailed planning
Once the overall direction was agreed, the project moved into a collaboration phase. All technical disciplines within Pure Salmon Technology were involved, working closely with the team at Lødingen Fisk to finalise the solution before contract signing.
The result is a facility tailored to the customer’s operational needs, with reduced risk and a predictable foundation for the next stages of the project.
Truls Olsen, managing director of Lødingen Fisk, said in a press release: “Lødingen Fisk and Pure Salmon Technology have worked closely and constructively together over time. The collaboration phase gave us the opportunity to optimise the solutions, ensuring the project was as well adapted as possible to the site and the facility before signing the contract. We are now looking forward to moving into the execution phase. This project is important to us and our owners, and it will also create positive ripple effects in the local community.”
The facility builds on existing operations at Vestbygda and makes use of local resources such as site conditions, water and power availability. The design focuses on stable operation, flexibility and long-term development potential.
The plant will include one department for fry, one for smolt and two for post-smolt, along with the necessary support systems for efficient and safe operation. The total production volume will be 15,000 m3.
“This project shows what happens when you dare to challenge established plans. Lødingen Fisk made a strategic choice, and together we have developed a solution that provides greater flexibility, higher capacity and a facility designed for the future. We truly appreciate the trust and the collaboration we have with Lødingen Fisk,” said Synnøve Helland, commercial director at Pure Salmon Technology.
Moving into construction
Site preparations are already in place, and installation work is scheduled to begin in August 2026, with expected completion in September 2028.
“We are now entering the execution stage,” says Monica Bjørkmo Ringen, project director at Pure Salmon Technology. “Our focus is on ensuring safe and efficient progress on site, with strong HSE standards and close follow-up throughout the build. When the facility is handed over, it will be ready for fish.”
