Net Zero Fish Farming?

What is Big Akwa?

The innovative co-located fish farming method developed by Big Akwa brings about a sea change in land-based aquaculture by bridging the gap between the process and industrial sectors. This cutting-edge food tech solution turns waste streams into competitive and safe products.

Industrial symbiosis is the key to our solution's efficient circular approach to fish production. The fish farm makes use of low-temperature process industry waste heat to heat water, which speeds up fish growth and reduces energy consumption. Additionally, the industry finds a use for the fish farm's wastewater.?

Reduced capital investments and production costs of up to 20% are possible through the use of modern technology, resource sharing, and infrastructure, all of which present a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lessen the fish farm's environmental effect. This environmentally friendly method allows for the farming of fish in a closed loop, eliminating the need to release nutrients into the environment.

Our technology is scalable and can be paired with any pulp/paper mill or hydrogen/e-fuel plant, helping the local economy and providing a fresher, sustainable product. We have a team of passionate and energetic people who are working with us to create a co-located fish farming system and industry working together synergistically and sustainably.

Why is Big Akwa’s Solution Important?

The world is likely to eat twice as much fish and aquatic food by 2050. Demand for seafood from a growing world population will be accomplished mainly through aquaculture expansion. Yet, more than half of the countries are not nutritionally self-sufficient. This means that they have to import fish from other regions, which increases the cost, carbon footprint, and risk of contamination.

Big Akwa’s solution introduces an efficient circular approach to fish production based on industrial symbiosis. By using waste streams to produce competitive and safe products, we can reduce the dependence on imports and increase the local supply of fresh and nutritious fish. Our solution also reduces the environmental impact of both aquaculture and the process industry by minimizing the use of energy, water, and chemicals and by preventing the release of nutrients and pollutants into nature.

Big Akwa's Future Plans

Big Akwa has secured important partnership agreements and grants during 2021. We have also verified our technology through pilot tests and simulations.

Also, we are currently evaluating the best industrial partner and location for the first farm, which is planned to be constructed in northern Sweden.

The farm will share resources and infrastructure (energy, oxygen, logistics, water) with a green hydrogen plant operated by RES Nordics, a leading renewable energy company.

Upon environmental permit completion by the end of 2024, the rainbow trout RAS (recirculating aquaculture system) farm, with annual capacity of 3 000 tons will be paired to the hydrogen plant, increasing the national aquaculture production by 20%.

With a strong IP and technology package, Big Akwa aims to become an international seafood producer, globally recognized as a leader in circular and competitive seafood production driven by technology and talent.

We Need Your Support

If you are an investor, a potential partner, a media representative, or a supporter of our mission, we would love to hear from you. You can reach out to us and explore opportunities to collaborate and contribute. At Big Akwa, we are always looking for ways to expand our network and increase our impact. Therefore, we welcome any kind of support and engagement.