When the parties first met in January 2024, the plans for expanding production were already in place. Lødingen Fisk was preparing to proceed with a flow-through solution, with a final decision expected just a few months later. It quickly became clear that the window for considering alternatives was limited, and Pure Salmon Technology had little time to present a viable option before the decision was made.
In the weeks that followed, the project was reviewed in detail. Production targets, available land, power capacity and site conditions were assessed carefully. Pure Salmon Technology demonstrated how a RAS facility could be developed within those parameters, and what that would mean in terms of production capacity and operational flexibility.
This ultimately led Lødingen Fisk to change direction and move forward with RAS as the preferred technology. At the same time, the proposed layout was refined to better utilize the site’s potential. This created room for an additional production department, resulting in higher overall capacity than originally planned.
“It was an exciting phase of the project. We were able to clearly demonstrate what RAS could deliver within the project’s framework and what it would mean for production.”
— Preben Strand, Key Client Director at Pure Salmon Technology
From Decision 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 finalize 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.
“Lødingen Fisk and Pure Salmon Technology have worked closely and constructively together over time. The collaboration phase gave us the opportunity to optimize the solution before signing the contract. We are now looking forward to moving into the building phase. This project is important for us and our owners, and it will also generate positive effects for the local community.”
— Truls Olsen, Managing Director of Lødingen Fisk
A Project Built on Local Conditions
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. The investment in the new facility is estimated at approximately NOK 585 million.
“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.”
— 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. 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.”
— Monica Bjørkmo Ringen, Project Director at Pure Salmon Technology