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The RAS system at the freshwater station uses life support to clean water for reuse, while waste is processed through the station’s discharge system for land fertilization and vegetation restoration, such as in the Westman Islands.
Laxey’s hatchery in the Westman Islands consolidates all operations in one location for efficient production. Salmon farming began in November 2023 with the first eggs introduced.
LAXEY completed its first annual salmon slaughter cycle in May 2023.
LAXEY aims to use marine resources sustainably to support environmental and animal welfare.
LAXEY received the first salmon eggs from Benchmark Genetics in late November.
Iceland’s president Guðni Th. Jóhannesson and Vestmannaeyja mayor Íris Róbertsdóttir visited LAXEY’s operations.
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A research well was drilled in Viðlagafjörður to study seawater temperature for future fish farming.
LAXEY signed an agreement with AKVA Group for a salmon farm producing 3.5 million 100g fillets yearly.
An environmental assessment was conducted for 10,000 tons of salmon farming in Viðlagafjörður.
LAXEY submitted an environmental impact assessment for public review until October 4, 2022.
LAXEY seeks a site manager to oversee operations at Viðlagafjörður in Vestmannaeyja.
LAXEY’s project has focused on professional practices and transparent investor communications since 2019.
LAXEY appointed Rustan Lindquist as head of its fish farm, effective September 1.
LAXEY hired Sigurður Arnar Magnússon as project manager for its operations.
Sigurður Smári Benónýsson joined LAXEY with expertise in construction and project management.
LAXEY plans to build a land-based fish farm in Vestmannaeyja for 42,000 tons of salmon annually.
LAXEY seeks to create jobs and strengthen Vestmannaeyja’s economy through its fish farm.
LAXEY invites stakeholders to a consultation meeting on its operations and sustainability efforts.
LAXEY’s fish farm will use a flow-through system with 70% water recycling and aims for 10,000 tons of salmon annually.
Laxey operates a self-sustaining, land-based salmon farm in the Westman Islands, expanding with a focus on sustainable Atlantic salmon production. Its RAS hatchery and processing plant use counterflow water recycling, achieving up to 70% water reuse.
