Stolt Sea Farm will have a new RAS facility in Portugal

Stolt Sea Farm (SSF) has officially begun the construction phase of its new recirculation facility, RAS II, for sole production in Portugal. The Spanish-based flatfish producer has held a ceremony in Tocha to mark this important event.

RAS II will recirculate up to 95% of the water used for its operations and thus fulfill environmentally responsible aquaculture practices. This system offers high levels of biological safety, energy optimization, and resource conservation.

SSF already has a similar facility in Cervo, Spain which, according to the company, has exceeded expectations in terms of performance and return on investment.

In addition, earlier this year, the company expanded its sole broodstock facility in Merexo, Spain. This will help achieve its production target of 12,000 tons of sole by 2035.

"This new RAS sole facility will take us one step further towards achieving our long-term ambition and delivering on our company purpose to ensure that future generations continue to enjoy wonderful seafood," Jordi Trias, President of SSF, commented during the ceremony.

In late May, SSF opened a pilot 'Valorisation Room' at its facility in Lira, Galicia, Spain, as part of its participation in the European LIFE REFISH project. This aimed to reduce waste and optimize the use of by-products and co-products from the aquaculture activity.