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Land-Based Salmon Farming Push: Innovative Sustainable Aquaculture Hub Proposed in Chubut

ARGENTINA
Thursday, April 09, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

The project aims to produce 5,000 tons annually by 2031 using recirculation technology, based in Comodoro Rivadavia and focused on regional economic diversification. Authorities in Comodoro Rivadavia received the presentation of an ambitious land-based salmon production project that seeks to position the region as a benchmark in sustainable aquaculture. The initiative, led by the company AquaPatagonia, proposes implementing a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS, Recirculating Aquaculture Systems) with the goal of reaching a production of 5,000 tons per year by 2031. Image: AquaPatagonia The plan is presented as a strategic alternative to diversify the productive matrix of southern Chubut, incorporating cutting-edge technology that enables salmon farming outside the open sea. This system filters seawater both upon intake and discharge, minimizing environmental impact... FULL STORY

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