The construction of Phase 1 at Andfjord Salmon’s land-based farming facility at Kvalnes is nearing completion, and preparations are already underway for the rapid start-up of Phase 2. In its latest report, Andfjord Salmon highlights how the gentle transport system, developed in collaboration with Cflow, has a positive effect on both fish welfare and production capacity.
A comprehensive, underground piping system allows for a significantly gentler fish transfer process
Andfjord Salmon initially planned to transfer fish between production tanks once during the production cycle, using pipes running over the tank walls. This has now been replaced by a comprehensive underground piping system that enables significantly gentler fish transfers.
Optimizing production logistics is central to Andfjord Salmon’s plans to increase capacity at the land-based facility at Kvalnes. Investments in increased water flow capacity, combined with the new gentle fish transfer system – developed in collaboration with Cflow – play a key role in unlocking this potential.
“Andfjord Salmon has an ambition to increase throughput and production capacity within the framework of its existing license. We see our solutions and expertise in fish handling as an important part of Andfjord Salmon’s roadmap,” says Gunnar Hoff, CMO at Cflow.
The logistic solution provides Andfjord Salmon with greater flexibility when splitting and transferring fish, enabling better utilization of all production tanks. This results in a higher average number of fish per tank. For the Kvalnes facility as a whole, this optimization is expected to increase production capacity by approximately 20 percent.
An energy-efficient natural flow system ensures gentle fish transfer
By utilizing underground piping combined with a natural water flow from the sending tank to the receiving tank, the need for mechanical force and pumping pressure is significantly reduced. This ensures a much gentler transfer process for the fish.
To facilitate this gentle transfer method, Cflow has also contributed to the adaptation of the tanks, including enabling a controlled water level difference between the sending and receiving tanks. This pressure differential drives the natural flow of water and fish through the system, while reducing the need for energy-intensive pumping.
“The solution at Kvalnes demonstrates how innovation and close cooperation between fish farmers and technology partners can deliver both improved fish welfare and more sustainable operations. We are proud to be a long-term technology partner for Andfjord Salmon and look forward to further developing gentle and efficient solutions in line with the company’s growth,” concludes Gunnar Hoff, CMO at Cflow.
Learn more about Andfjord Salmon’s project in the Contemplated Private Placement and Business Update and Company Presentation published on February 26, 2025.
Cflow is proud to be a long-term technology partner for Andfjord Salmon
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