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The dryer that Héðinn has installed at Laxey in the Vestmannaeyjar Islands is based on new patented equipment that utilizes span technology.

Iceland Tests Drying of Land-Based Aquaculture Waste to Evaluate Use as Fertilizer

  (ICELAND, 11/13/2026)

A consortium of aquaculture producers, research institutions, and agricultural associations received 15,881,994 ISK (US$ 128,526.29) from Matvælasjóður to test whether land-based fish farming byproducts can be converted into a safe and commercially viable agronomic input.

A group comprising aquaculture companies, scientific entities, and agricultural organizations in Iceland has launched a pilot project to determine whether solid waste generated by land-based fish farms can be processed for use as fertilizer. The initiative is backed by a grant of 15,881,994 Icelandic krónur (ISK) (US$ 128,526.29) awarded by Matvælasjóður, the country's public food fund. The scope of the program is limited to studying and technically evaluating a product derived from drying this sludge, without implying the commercial launch of an already validated fertilizer.

The alliance brings together aquaculture producers Laxey, Samherji Fiskeldi, First Water, and Thor Salmon, alongside the research institute Matís, the agency Land og skógur, and the farmers' association Bændasamtök Íslands. According to information released by the agricultural association and reported by mbl.is, a pilot dryer manufactured by Héðinn has already been installed at Laxey's facilities in Vestmannaeyjar. As part of the practical trials, the consortium plans to collaborate with farmers in Landeyjar to verify whether the dehydrated material can be spread using conventional agricultural machinery already operating on local farms.

The financial backing aims to anticipate an operational solution for the projected growth of land-based aquaculture. According to projections cited by Morgunblaðið based on the expansion plans of four major operators in the sector, the generation of this type of waste is estimated to reach approximately 6,290 tonnes during the current year. If industrial expansion projects proceed as planned, annual volume could scale up to 70,000 tonnes within a five-year horizon. These figures represent industry estimates of future capacity rather than confirmed production volumes.

On the technological front, the trial will evaluate an induction drying system developed by Héðinn. According to commercial specifications released by the manufacturer, this technology eliminates traditional steam circuits and can achieve an energy efficiency exceeding 98%. However, that percentage represents a commercial claim by the supplier, and no independent measurement of the equipment's actual performance at the Laxey plant is currently available. Likewise, the nominal capacities published by Héðinn for its commercial units do not equate to operational results from the publicly funded trial.

Dehydrating the byproduct seeks to reduce its moisture content to lower costs and facilitate storage, transport, and field application. However, the viability of the fertilizer requires completing additional stages of technical and regulatory validation. The project includes conducting laboratory analyses and field trials to determine its agronomic value, sanitary profile, and environmental impact. In parallel, the food and veterinary authority Matvælastofnun (MAST) requires prior registration of any fertilizer or soil improver before authorizing its sale. Previous reports in Morgunblaðið indicated that aspects regarding treatment and application requirements remain to be defined, meaning any commercial authorization will need to be confirmed directly with MAST once trials conclude and the process's cost-effectiveness is evaluated against alternative waste management options.


🇯🇵 日本語 (Japanese Version) | AIによる自動翻訳

アイスランド、陸上養殖廃棄物の乾燥試験を実施し肥料としての利用を評価

養殖事業者、研究機関、農業団体からなるコンソーシアムが、陸上養殖の副産物を安全で商業的に実現可能な農業用資材へ転換できるかを検証するため、Matvælasjóðurから15,881,994 ISK(128,526.29米ドル)の助成金を獲得した。

アイスランドの養殖企業、科学機関、農業団体で構成されるグループは、陸上養殖場から発生する固形廃棄物を加工して肥料として利用できるかどうかを検証するパイロットプロジェクトを開始した。この取り組みは、同国の公的食料基金であるMatvælasjóðurから交付された15,881,994アイスランド・クローナ(ISK)(128,526.29米ドル)の補助金によって支えられている。本プログラムの範囲は、これらの汚泥を乾燥させて得られる製品の調査および技術的評価に限定されており、すでに検証済みの肥料を商業発売するものではない。

この連携には、養殖生産者のLaxey、Samherji Fiskeldi、First Water、Thor Salmonに加え、研究機関のMatís、政府機関のLand og skógur、および農業団体のBændasamtök Íslandsが参加している。同農業団体が公表しmbl.isが報じた情報によると、VestmannaeyjarにあるLaxeyの施設には、すでにHéðinn製のパイロット乾燥機が設置されている。実地試験の一環として、コンソーシアムはLandeyjarの農家と協力し、脱水された資材が地域の農場で既に稼働している従来の農業機械を用いて散布できるかどうかを確認する計画である。

今回の資金支援は、陸上養殖の拡大見通しに対する運用上の解決策を先取りすることを目的としている。業界の主要事業者4社の拡張計画に基づきMorgunblaðiðが引用した予測によると、この種の廃棄物の発生量は今年中に約6,290トンに達すると見込まれている。産業拡張計画が予定通りに進めば、年間発生量は5年間で最大70,000トンに拡大する可能性がある。ただし、これらの数値は将来の生産能力に関する業界の推計であり、確定した生産量ではない。

技術面では、本試験においてHéðinnが開発した誘導乾燥システムが評価される。メーカーが公表している商業仕様によれば、この技術は従来の蒸気回路を不要とし、98%を超えるエネルギー効率を達成できるとされている。もっとも、この数値は供給業者による商業上の主張であり、現時点でLaxeyの工場に設置された装置の実際の性能に関する独立した測定結果は存在しない。同様に、Héðinnが商業用ユニットについて公表している公称能力は、公的資金による本試験の運用結果と同等ではない。

副産物の脱水処理は、水分含有量を減らすことでコストを削減し、保管、輸送、および圃場での散布を容易にすることを狙いとしている。しかし、肥料としての実用化には、技術的および規制上のさらなる検証段階をクリアする必要がある。本プロジェクトでは、農業上の価値、衛生面の安全性、および環境への影響を特定するための実験室分析と圃場試験の実施が予定されている。並行して、食料・獣医当局であるMatvælastofnun(MAST)は、あらゆる肥料や土壌改良材について販売認可前に事前登録を義務付けている。Morgunblaðiðの以前の報道では、処理および使用要件に関して未定義の側面が残っていると指摘されており、商業上の認可については、試験が完了し他の廃棄物管理手法と比較したプロセスの費用対効果が評価された後、MASTに直接確認する必要がある。


🇨🇳 中文 (Simplified Chinese Version) | 由人工智能自动翻译

冰岛测试陆基水产养殖废弃物干燥技术,评估其作为肥料的可行性

由水产养殖企业、研究机构和农业协会组成的联合体获得Matvælasjóður提供的15,881,994 ISK(128,526.29美元)资助,旨在测试陆基养鱼副产品能否转化为安全且具商业可行性的农用投入品。

由冰岛水产养殖公司、科研机构和农业组织组成的联合团队已启动一项试点项目,以确定陆基养鱼场产生的固体废弃物是否可以加工成肥料。该倡议获得了该国公共食品基金Matvælasjóður提供的15,881,994冰岛克朗(ISK)(128,526.29美元)拨款支持。该项目范围仅限于对干燥处理此类污泥所得产品进行研究和技术评估,并不意味着推出已经过验证的商业化肥料。

该合作联盟汇集了水产养殖生产商Laxey、Samherji Fiskeldi、First Water和Thor Salmon,以及研究机构Matís、政府机构Land og skógur和农民协会Bændasamtök Íslands。根据该农业协会发布并经mbl.is报道的信息,一台由Héðinn制造的试点干燥机已安装在位于Vestmannaeyjar的Laxey工厂内。作为实地测试的一部分,该联合体计划与Landeyjar的农户合作,验证脱水后的物料是否能够使用当地农场现有的传统农业机械进行撒施。

此次资金支持旨在针对陆基水产养殖的预期增长提前制定运营解决方案。据Morgunblaðið援引该行业四家主要运营商扩张计划作出的预测,今年此类废弃物的产生量预计将达到约6,290吨。如果工业扩张项目按计划推进,年产量在五年内可能扩大至70,000吨。上述数字代表行业对未来产能的估算,而非已确认的产量。

在技术层面,该试验将评估由Héðinn开发的感应干燥系统。根据该制造商公布的商业规格,这项技术无需传统的蒸汽回路,并可实现超过98%的能源效率。然而,该百分比仅为供应商的商业宣称,目前尚无关于Laxey工厂所安装设备实际性能的独立测量数据。同样,Héðinn为其商业设备公布的额定产能也并不等同于本次公共资助试验的运营结果。

对副产品进行脱水处理旨在降低其水分含量,以削减成本并便利储存、运输和田间施用。然而,肥料的商业可行性仍需通过额外的技术和监管验证阶段。该项目计划开展实验室分析和田间试验,以确定其农学价值、卫生安全指标及环境影响。与此同时,食品与兽医监管机构Matvælastofnun(MAST)规定,任何肥料或土壤改良剂在获准销售前均须预先注册。Morgunblaðið此前的报道指出,在处理和使用要求方面仍有待明确之处;因此,在试验结束并对照其他废弃物管理方案评估该工艺的成本效益后,任何商业授权均需直接向MAST核实确认。

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