Norway’s third smallest breeder is investing in closed technology to utilize its reduced biomass allowance and strengthen production between land and sea.
Telavåg Fiskeoppdrett is taking an important next step in the development of the company through an investment in closed containment technology from Fishglobe Technologies.
– The goal is to restore production to its previous level — and perhaps even increase it beyond what it was before the traffic light system reduced our production volume — while at the same time reducing our environmental impact, reducing the number of delousing operations, and lowering mortality, says Knut Joachim Pedersen, Managing Director of Telavåg Fiskeoppdrett.
The investment is built on a close collaboration between the parties, where trust and experience are key elements. By adopting closed technology, the company aims to streamline and optimise production while strengthening the critical transition between the land phase and further growth at sea.
The solution that changed Telavåg’s direction
– When the Environmental Technology Scheme was introduced, Telavåg — like many other smaller farmers, I believe — had little confidence that we would be able to realise a profitable investment in closed technology on our own. But when Fishglobe Technologies presented a unit that is correctly dimensioned for our adjusted biomass allowance, and which contains all infrastructure except power and oxygen integrated into the unit so that no additional infrastructure investments are required, the numbers suddenly (and quite unexpectedly) turned positive, Pedersen explains.
An inspiring collaboration partner
– We find it truly inspiring to work with a company like Telavåg. Despite their size, they show a clear willingness to invest and further develop their operations, with ambitions to create even better solutions. For us at Fishglobe Technologies, it is both motivating and rewarding to work with such a dedicated and forward‑leaning partner, and we genuinely look forward to the collaboration, says Hanna Dåvøy Rørtveit of Fishglobe Technologies.
– Fishglobe Technologies has impressed us with strong operational history, experience across many production cycles, a forward‑looking organisation, and, simply put, a team and a product we trust. We are truly looking forward to the collaboration, both during the construction phase and — not least — when we place fish into the unit, Pedersen adds.
Strengthening what already works
The technology is intended to build on what already works well in the current operation and contribute to improved workflow and increased flexibility in the transition from land to sea. In this way, production can be strengthened and further developed without changing the fundamental principles of the traditional farming model.
– For us, it is important to emphasise that FishGLOBE is designed to strengthen the transition between the land phase and further growth at sea, not replace today’s farming model, adds Steffen Klemetsen Jakobsen, Head of Sales at Fishglobe Technologies.
This marks an important step for one of Norway’s smallest fish farmers — a company that is now adopting technology to secure continued development, greater predictability, and better utilisation of its production capacity.
– I also want to commend the owners of Telavåg, who recognise the value of this project and have the courage to make the investment, concludes Pedersen.
Pictured above:
Svein Arve Forland and Knut Joachim Pedersen.
Pictured below:
Chairman of the board, Knut Asbjørn Forland, and Managing Director, Knut Joachim Pedersen.
