SSP AND CNA LEAD CLEAN ENERGY PUSH IN ECUADOR’S SHRIMP SECTOR

SSP and CNA lead clean energy push in Ecuador’s shrimp sector. The initiative aims to bring together producers, suppliers, and authorities to design a roadmap toward a more sustainable energy matrix.

The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) and the National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) has announced the launch of the Energy Working Group, a collaborative platform for dialogue and coordination designed to enhance the shrimp sector’s energy security and to develop a practical, scalable roadmap for its transition to cleaner energy sources.

During the inaugural session, held at the Santa Cruz lounge of the Hilton Colón Hotel in Guayaquil, SSP and CNA, in collaboration with the Corporation for the Promotion of Exports and Investments (CORPEI), started the first phase of their action plan. With more than 30 participants, including producers, processors, and feed companies, this stage focused on identifying the bottlenecks that limit a faster transition to cleaner energy in shrimp farming areas. The findings will serve as the foundation for developing a regulatory and operational framework to strengthen the sector’s energy reliability.

“The shrimp sector, the country’s main source of foreign exchange and its largest private employer, requires stable and reliable energy to sustain its growth and long-term viability. Current demand exceeds the national electricity system’s capacity for generation, transmission, and distribution, and the State alone does not have the resources to meet this need. This is why private investment and close coordination with authorities are essential to advance energy projects. The Energy Working Group is designed to drive these efforts,” said CNA’s Executive President, José Antonio Camposano.

“Transitioning to a cleaner energy matrix is no longer just an environmental commitment, but also a key strategy to strengthen competitiveness and modernize the shrimp sector. To advance decisively in this transition, it is essential to understand the different realities of the sector, remove identified bottlenecks, and support the process with clear regulatory frameworks and regulatory stability that generate confidence and incentives for investment,” shared SSP’s Director, Pamela Nath.

Along the same lines, CORPEI’s Executive President, Eduardo Egas, added: 

“One of the opportunities for improvement in the industry is the adoption of cleaner and more efficient energy sources to replace fossil fuels. This shift requires a collective vision and a common roadmap to scale solutions, attract investment, and remove barriers. With the Energy Working Group, we aim to coordinate this effort and accelerate change in the sector.”

About SSP

Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) is a group of leading companies committed to transforming the future of shrimp aquaculture. Pioneers in Ecuador, SSP members are dedicated to achieving and promoting the highest-quality products, produced under the highest social and environmental standards, through greater collaboration and transparency.

About CNA

The National Chamber of Aquaculture is a non-governmental organisation that has brought together and represented Ecuador’s shrimp sector for over 30 years. One of its objectives is to foster knowledge exchange and drive innovation through its AQUAEXPO programme, a technical-commercial event held since 1995 in several shrimp-producing provinces of the country.

About CORPEI

CORPEI is a private, non-profit agency focused on providing services that promote productive competitiveness and better integration of the country and its companies into international markets.