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Seafood Legacy Spain begins construction of its RAS-based sustainable salmon farm in Burela

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Monday, March 30, 2026, 03:00 (GMT + 9)

Public and private financing, alongside EU support, drives major aquaculture investment in Galicia

BURELA, LUGOSeafood Legacy Spain has officially begun construction of its land-based Atlantic salmon farming facility in the port of Burela, marking a significant milestone in sustainable aquaculture development in Galicia. The project, which will utilize advanced RAS (recirculating aquaculture system) technology, is backed by a total investment exceeding $115 million, combining public and private funding, subsidies, and institutional credit.

The financing agreement was formalized on March 18, 2026, in Santiago, with participation from shareholders of the promoting company, executives from Igape, ICO, and major financial institutions including Abanca and Banco Santander. According to regional authorities, the initiative represents “un proxecto de acuicultura sostible” supported through coordinated financial efforts.

Shareholders of the development company, executives from Igape, ICO, Abanca, and Banco Santander at the salmon farm that Seafood Legacy Spain is building in Burela. C. E.

The construction itself is budgeted at approximately $90.8 million, with the facility expected to produce between 3,000 and 3,500 tonnes of Atlantic salmon annually. Once operational, it will reintroduce salmon farming to the region and is projected to generate around 100 direct and indirect jobs.

Funding includes $28 million co-financed by the European Union through the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), alongside support from the regional government of Galicia. Additional contributions stem from private investors, including the Norwegian parent company, which previously invested $16.8 million, as well as other stakeholders such as Dmanán, Arinver, and Grupo Regal.

Early-stage work on the site has already begun, with full construction expected to proceed in the coming days. Prior capital injections included $4 million from Sodiga, further reinforcing the project’s financial foundation.

According to Columbi Salmon’s project page, “The Burela facility represents the next step in Columbi Salmon’s mission: to combine Norwegian aquaculture expertise with cutting-edge RAS technology, circular food production, and a deep commitment to sustainability and regional development.”

The 4 Steps of RAS Salmon Production

The company also emphasized the local economic impact of the project, stating: “By establishing a land-based salmon farm in Galicia, we are not only delivering salmon that is harvested and distributed fresh each day, but also creating jobs and local value for the region.”

If timelines are met, the facility is expected to begin production within the next two years, positioning Galicia as a renewed hub for sustainable Atlantic salmon farming in Europe.


🇯🇵 日本語版(Japanese Translation)

Seafood Legacy Spain、ブレラにおけるRASベースの持続可能なサーモン養殖施設の建設を開始

EUの支援とともに、公的および民間資金がガリシア州の大規模養殖投資を後押し

ブレラ(ルーゴ)Seafood Legacy Spain は、ガリシア州ブレラ港において陸上型大西洋サーモン養殖施設の建設を正式に開始し、持続可能な養殖開発における重要な節目を迎えた。このプロジェクトは高度な RAS(循環式養殖システム) 技術を活用し、ヨーロッパにおける持続可能なサーモン生産の旗艦的取り組みとして位置付けられている。

本プロジェクトは、公的・民間資金、補助金、制度融資を組み合わせた総額1億1,500万ドル超の投資によって支えられている。資金調達契約は2026年3月18日サンティアゴで正式に締結され、事業会社の株主、IgapeおよびICOの幹部、さらにAbancaBanco Santanderといった主要金融機関が参加した。

地域当局によれば、この取り組みは「持続可能な水産養殖プロジェクト」として、連携した資金支援のもとで推進されている。建設費は約9,080万ドルとされ、施設は年間3,000〜3,500トンの大西洋サーモンの生産が見込まれている。

稼働後、この施設は地域におけるサーモン養殖の復活をもたらし、約100件の直接・間接雇用を創出すると予測されている。資金には、欧州連合欧州海事・漁業・養殖基金(EMFAF)を通じて共同出資した2,800万ドルが含まれ、さらにガリシア州政府からの支援も受けている。

追加資金は、これまでに1,680万ドルを拠出したノルウェーの親会社をはじめ、DmanánArinverGrupo Regalなどの民間投資家からも提供されている。また、Sodigaによる400万ドルの資本注入も行われ、財務基盤をさらに強化した。

すでに現地では初期工事が開始されており、数日中に本格的な建設が進められる見通しである。計画通りに進めば、施設は今後2年以内に生産を開始する予定である。

Columbi Salmonのプロジェクトページによると、「ブレラ施設は、ノルウェーの養殖技術の専門性と最先端のRAS技術、循環型食品生産、そして持続可能性と地域発展への強いコミットメントを組み合わせるというColumbi Salmonの使命における次のステップを示すものである。」

同社はまた、地域経済への影響について次のように述べている。「ガリシアに陸上型サーモン養殖場を設立することで、毎日新鮮に収穫・流通されるサーモンを提供するだけでなく、地域の雇用創出と付加価値の創出にもつながる。」

この開発により、ガリシア州はヨーロッパにおけるRASベースの持続可能な大西洋サーモン養殖の新たな拠点としての地位を確立する見込みである。


🇨🇳 简体中文版(Simplified Chinese Translation)

Seafood Legacy Spain 启动其位于布雷拉的基于RAS的可持续三文鱼养殖项目建设

在欧盟支持下,公共与私人资金推动加利西亚大型水产养殖投资

布雷拉(卢戈)Seafood Legacy Spain 已正式启动其位于加利西亚****布雷拉港的陆基大西洋三文鱼养殖设施建设,标志着可持续水产养殖发展的重要里程碑。该项目将采用先进的RAS(循环水养殖系统)技术,被定位为欧洲可持续三文鱼生产的旗舰项目。

该项目总投资超过1.15亿美元,资金来源包括公共与私人资本、补贴及机构贷款。融资协议于2026年3月18日圣地亚哥正式签署,参与方包括项目公司股东、IgapeICO的管理层,以及AbancaBanco Santander等主要金融机构。

据地区政府表示,该项目被视为“可持续水产养殖项目”,并在多方协同融资支持下推进。项目建设成本约为9,080万美元,预计年产3,000至3,500吨大西洋三文鱼。

项目投产后,将推动当地三文鱼养殖业的复兴,并预计创造约100个直接和间接就业岗位。资金中包括由欧盟通过欧洲海事、渔业和水产养殖基金(EMFAF)共同出资的2,800万美元,同时还获得加利西亚地区政府的支持。

此外,项目还获得多方私人投资,包括此前已投入1,680万美元的挪威母公司,以及DmanánArinverGrupo Regal等投资方。同时,Sodiga也注资400万美元,进一步增强了项目的财务基础。

目前,项目的前期工程已启动,全面施工预计将在未来几天内展开。如按计划推进,该设施预计将在未来两年内投入生产。

根据Columbi Salmon项目页面介绍:“布雷拉设施代表了Columbi Salmon使命的下一步:将挪威水产养殖专业知识与最先进的RAS技术、循环食品生产以及对可持续性和区域发展的坚定承诺相结合。”

公司还强调了该项目对地方经济的影响:“通过在加利西亚建立陆基三文鱼养殖场,我们不仅能够每天提供新鲜收获并分销的三文鱼,还将为该地区创造就业机会和本地价值。”

随着该项目的推进,加利西亚有望成为欧洲基于RAS的可持续大西洋三文鱼养殖的重要新枢纽。

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