CFLOW SECURES MAJOR CONTRACT FOR ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST AMBITIOUS LAND-BASED SALMON FARMING PROJECTS

Cflow secures major contract for one of the world’s most ambitious land-based salmon farming projects. Cflow has signed an agreement to deliver a complete system for gentle and efficient fish handling to a new land-based salmon farming facility in Japan. The project, named Pure Salmon Japan, is located in Tsu City, the capital of Mie Prefecture, and will produce 10,000 tonnes of Atlantic salmon annually. It is considered one of the world’s most ambitious RAS-based aquaculture facilities.

Pure Salmon Japan is a vertically integrated land-based farming and processing facility. The site will produce Atlantic salmon for domestic distribution in Japan and pet nutrition based on salmon by-products, with construction having started in the summer of 2024. The first harvest is scheduled for February 2028.

The project has secured substantial financing, including a long-term debt facility of JPY 33 billion (approx. NOK 2.2 billion) from equity and debt investors, and enjoys support from both Japanese government authorities and local stakeholders.

From smolt to slaughtery

Cflow’s delivery covers the entire fish handling value chain across six buildings – from smolt to slaughter. The systems are designed with a strong focus on fish welfare, operational reliability, and optimal production flow.

“We have worked closely with Pure Salmon and Pure Salmon Technology since 2022, and we look forward to contributing to a project that will set new standards for land-based aquaculture,” says Gunn-Marit Nerem, VP Sales at Cflow. “It’s about combining technological precision with respect for the fish.”

Global partnership with local anchoring

Singapore-based 8F Asset Management, owner of Pure Salmon Japan, has secured a strategic investment from Japanese property developer Mori Trust Group – a partnership that strengthens both the financing and the execution of the project.

The facility will have a total floor area of 137,000 m², with the first harvest planned for early 2028. Production will be antibiotic- and vaccine-free, covering the entire chain from farming to processing and distribution.

Pure Salmon Technology – a company owned by Pure Salmon – will supply the RAS system to the facility and manage Cflow’s delivery.

Key technology

“The key success factor for a RAS facility is to always make fish welfare the top priority,” says Per Ivar Foshaug, CEO of Pure Salmon.

“At Pure Salmon, fish welfare considerations are integrated into the design and the selection of technologies and equipment from day one. We follow our projects through all stages – from concept and construction to operation and tailor-made follow-up – and take a full lifecycle approach in our partnerships with customers and facilities.

“Cflow’s expertise in fish handling is crucial to ensuring both high quality and efficiency in production. Our shared ambition is to produce healthy, locally produced salmon in a way that safeguards both the environment and consumer needs,” Foshaug adds.

Close to Japan’s major cities

The project has received the highest sustainability financing rating from the Japan Credit Rating Agency and represents an important contribution to Japan’s food security. With its location close to Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, Pure Salmon Japan will be able to deliver fresh salmon directly to some of the world’s most discerning seafood consumers.