The company aims to produce up to 36,500 tonnes of salmon a year © Salfjord
"We now have all the key prerequisites in place to realise the project. This is a strong signal to investors, partners, and the local community that Salfjord is delivering as planned,” stated company chairman, Jan Harald Hauvik.
In May, final confirmation was received for the aquaculture licences at Tjeldbergodden. The permit corresponds to 27 of the traditional sea-based salmon licences. Salfjord’s initial production plan is based on annual sales of 36,500 tonnes of salmon HOG.
“This provides us with a solid foundation for long-term investments with sensible returns, as well as flexibility to optimize production in line with market and seasonal conditions,” said Ramsvik.
“In our Oceanfront Salmon farm, we will be able to control most environmental and production parameters, and through modern process management maintain excellent conditions for the fish. By using digital twin technology, we can perform advanced production simulations, which in the long term will allow us to tailor production plans to deliver the qualities and characteristics our customers desire,” he added.
Other key milestones
- Approval of the detailed zoning plan in June marked a new phase of the project. The plan covers the entire development, logistics areas, and necessary environmental measures, and is the result of a thorough process with the municipality, authorities, and the local community.
- Securing 55 MW of power for Tjeldbergodden, along with a place in Statnett’s queue for an additional 55 MW for Salfjord 2, gives the company the energy capacity for two of Norway’s largest industrial aquaculture facilities.
- With experience from leading positions at SalMar (Tjuin, Follafoss and Kjørsvikbugen), Robin Fladseth will help build operations, production processes, and quality systems with a particular focus on fish welfare and risk management.
- Groundworks at Tjeldbergodden, carried out by Tverås Maskin & Transport, are progressing as planned with strong HSE results. A new quay was completed in April, and surplus minerals from the site are already being used in projects such as the construction of the new Nordmøre and Romsdal hospital and road improvements.
- Salfjord is owned by 63 shareholders, most of whom have local and regional ties. With a fully zoned site, secured energy supply, experienced leadership team, and a clear industrial plan, the company says it is well positioned to deliver large-scale, sustainable salmon production in Aure.
