Aquabounty’s land-based salmon farming equipment heads to auction.
The remnants of failed land-based salmon farming pioneer AquaBounty are set to go under the hammer in February 2025.
The auction features a range of high-value, unused aquaculture equipment, offering a rare opportunity for industry players to acquire state-of-the-art technology at reduced costs.
AquaBounty, once a high-profile advocate for land-based salmon farming, struggled to overcome the economic and operational challenges of its ambitious expansion. Now, its unused assets, originally intended for cutting-edge salmon cultivation facilities, are being liquidated.
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Equipment Highlights
The auction catalog includes a variety of equipment critical for land-based aquaculture systems, including:
- Pre-Engineered Metal Building: Approximately 200,000 square feet of unerected structure.
- Daikin Roof Top HVAC Systems: 13 units designed for large-scale aquaculture environments.
- Filtration Systems: 40 NP Innovation disc filters, complete with supersacks of filtration media.
- Tanks: 30 InnovaSea tanks for fingerling, pre-growout, and growout stages.
- Electrical Infrastructure: Includes Allen Bradley Centerline MCC sections, Eaton switchboards, and extensive cable supplies.
- Blowers and Fans: A variety of Kaeser rotary lobe blowers, Aerzen Delta Hybrid blowers, and Hartzell axial fans.
- Pumps: 39 Grundfos vertical multi-stage centrifugal pumps in their original crates.
- Lighting and Mixing Equipment: LED light fixtures and mixers from Phillips, Gardco, and Hyperclassic.
The auction, conducted by Gordon Brothers, will run online from February 4 to February 11, 2025, allowing bidders worldwide to participate.
AquaBounty’s liquidation underscores the ongoing financial and logistical difficulties faced by land-based salmon farming ventures. While the technology promises to revolutionize the aquaculture industry, the high capital expenditure and operational complexity remain significant barriers.
Bidders can register and view the full catalog via the auction website. Inspections and additional information are available upon request.
