We're going to use CO2 emissions from Herøya as a carbon source for our algae production. By also making use of the wastewater from cooling the industrial plants, we'll cut costs while creating a truly circular approach to resource use.
NIBIO, the research institute with extensive expertise in cultivating various microalgae species at laboratory scale, is now collaborating with Norgesfôr and Norsk Kylling on a groundbreaking project to replace imported soy with Norwegian-produced algae biomass in chicken feed. AlgeNatura is the main supplier of the protein-rich algae biomass that will be incorporated into the feed production.
The goal is to develop a facility that can produce targeted protein and polyunsaturated fatty acid-rich algae biomass specifically tailored as an ingredient in chicken feed. AlgeNatura brings its expertise in industrial algae biomass production to the project.
A key focus area involves thorough shelf-life studies of the algae biomass to ensure stable nutritional values and reproducible products over time. At the same time, we're working intensively on cost reduction throughout the entire production chain to achieve competitive prices for both the feed and the chicken.
The project addresses climate challenges by utilizing CO2 from industrial emissions at Herøya as a carbon source in algae production. Combined with the use of wastewater from cooling industrial facilities, our aim is to contribute to both cost reduction and circular resource utilization.
Alongside the project implementation, AlgeNatura is developing the foundation for large-scale industrial algae biomass production based on the experience gained through the project.
Source: NIBIO