More than 30 attendees participated in the inaugural session.
CNA
The National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) in Ecuador and the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) have launched the first energy sustainability roundtable, known as the Energy Working Group.
This initiative aims to strengthen the energy security of Ecuador's shrimp sector and ensure the sustainability of its production in the face of growing electricity demand challenges.
According to the CNA, the shrimp industry requires between 1,000 and 1,500 megawatts—equivalent to the capacity of an entire power plant. Currently, only 10% of the sector is electrified.
For this reason, these organizations are committed to working toward ensuring access to "reliable and competitive" energy, especially in island regions without access to the electrical grid, while also meeting high demand and preventing disruptions during potential crises.
"The shrimp sector needs stable and reliable energy to sustain its growth and sustainability. Demand exceeds the current capacity of the national electricity system in both generation and transmission. The State does not have sufficient resources to meet this demand alone; therefore, private investment and swift coordination with authorities are needed to make these projects viable," explained José Antonio Camposano, CEO of the CNA.
More than 30 attendees participated in the inaugural session, organized with the support of the Corporation for the Promotion of Exports and Investments (CORPEI), including producers, processors, and feed plant representatives, where they discussed the main obstacles challenging the transition.
Regarding this, SSP Director Pamela Nath noted: "To move decisively forward in this transition, it is essential to understand the sector's diverse realities, remove identified bottlenecks, and support the process with clear regulatory frameworks and regulatory stability that foster confidence and incentives for investment."
Finally, CORPEI CEO Eduardo Egas stated: "One of the key opportunities for improvement in the industry lies in the adoption of cleaner and more efficient energy sources to replace fossil fuels. This requires a collective vision and a shared roadmap to scale solutions, attract investment, and remove barriers. Through this working group, we aim to coordinate that effort and accelerate change within the sector."