Kingfish producer signs supplier for next phase
Land based fish farmer The Kingfish Company has signed a deal with a key supplier for the expansion of its production facility in Zeeland, in the Netherlands.
RAS (recirculating aquaculture systems) specialist VAQ AS will be working on the technology for Phase III of the yellowtail kingfish farm.
The project involves a significant expansion of The Kingfish Company’s existing production facilities. The company has previously completed two construction phases in Kats, Zeeland, and already delivers high-quality yellowtail kingfish to the European market. The agreement with VAQ covers process and engineering services for planning a third facility at the site. Deliverables include the design of production facilities, RAS design, and relevant support systems with process and flow diagrams, as well as wastewater treatment.
The Kingfish Company said it had conducted thorough research before selecting VAQ as the technology provider. This included visits to several reference facilities to study different solutions and gain practical operational experience – ensuring they choose the best partner for this important project.
The preliminary project began in early September and is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. The results will form the basis for The Kingfish Company’s final investment decision.
Vincent Erenst, CEO of The Kingfish Company, said: “This partnership marks a pivotal step towards scaling our sustainable aquaculture operations and continuing our commitment to delivering premium quality yellowtail kingfish using environmentally friendly practices. We look forward to working closely with VAQ AS to drive innovation and sustainability in the aquaculture industry.”
Sondre Høidalen, Managing Director of VAQ AS, commented: “We are very pleased to have won this exciting assignment in a highly competitive environment and look forward to expanding our experience from building complete salmon farming facilities to include a new fish species for us in collaboration with The Kingfish Company.”
Pictured, at the deal signing, are:- Back: Jean-Charles Valette (TKC CFO), Felipe Esquivel (VAQ Senior Project Engineer), Tilla Øygard Holtermann (VAQ Dept Manager Process & Biology), Bram Rohaan (TKC Head of Operations), Wesley Farrant (TKC Lead Electrical Engineer), Huibert Cornelisse (TKC Technical Specialist), Christiaan de Wet (TKC Head of Design & Engineering); Front: Sondre Høidalen (VAQ CEO), Vincent Erenst (TKC CEO).
Vincent Erenst will be part of Fish Farmer’s expert panel for our Aqua Agenda webinar on 16 October, at 11.30am (UK time). To sign up for this free webinar click here.
Kingfish Zeeland’s RAS plant
