Nippon Gases Norge and SalMar cooperate on efficient utilisation of waste heat
(Malm, 31.08.23) Nippon Gases and SalMar smolt facility in Malm have entered into a circular agreement that utilises the waste heat from Nippon Gases' production of air gases. This sustainable collaboration emphasises both companies' commitment to green initiatives.
The collaboration between the companies is now taking a new direction as Nippon Gases has committed to supplying waste heat from its production process to SalMar. The latter will use this to heat its facility.
Lars Borgli, Managing Director of Nippon Gases Norway, commented: "This sustainable agreement with SalMar marks another step forward on the path towards the green shift in Norwegian industry. It clearly demonstrates the potential that arises when multiple players co-locate. By implementing circular solutions, we achieve benefits that favour all parties involved.»
«This partnership between Nippon Gases and SalMar highlights the importance of good collaboration across industries to realise environmental and economic benefits. It represents a constructive step towards a more sustainable and efficient utilisation of resources, while confirming both companies' commitment to a greener future", says Mats Wærøe Langseth, Head of Sustainability at SalMar.
Jon Ivar Hovd, Project manager SalMar Settefisk, and Lars Borgli, managing director
Nippon Gases Norway, after signing the deal for waste heat.
About SalMar Settefisk AS
SalMar Settefisk AS is a subsidiary of SalMar ASA, which is the world's second largest salmon farmer.
SalMar Settefisk AS produces smolt in several facilities from Trøndelag to Troms. In addition, SalMar produces cleaner fish and has its own egg production.
A new hatchery is currently being built at Malm Industrial Park in Steinkjer municipality. The facility will be completed in December 2023.