Saipem's offshore technologies and experience at the service of the aquaculture sector. This is the essence of the strategic collaboration agreement between Saipem and Aqualoop, a Norwegian company focused on innovation in deep-sea fish farming.
As per the agreement, Saipem will work with Aqualoop on further developing offshore salmon farming technology, overcoming the limitations of current confined water farming systems. The technological complexity of open-sea farming requires advanced skills that are part of Saipem's engineering know-how. In the context of the collaboration, Saipem would be specifically responsible for the construction of offshore cages, submergible down to a depth of 20 meters or more below the sea surface and about 160 meters in diameter, for the farming and growth of fish in the open sea according to Aqualoop's technology.
Saipem is already present in Norway through its subsidiary Moss Maritime, specialized in design and engineering services for offshore energy and other marine sectors.
Aquaculture is an emerging sector as it is increasingly projected towards open-sea farming and the use of new technologies. Moreover, market projections indicate an increase in demand for fish products in the next 25-30 years, while natural resources have plateaued for several years.
The partnership between Saipem and Aqualoop marks a significant step towards a more sustainable future for the entire fish industry, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address current farming challenges.