biomega® Denmark
Our state-of-the-art biorefinery located at the Port of Hirtshals
By January 2022, the biorefinery was beginning to take shape with the foundations, drains, in-situ cast concrete walls and decking in place. By February, the biomega® team held a topping-off ceremony to commemorate the last beam being placed on top of the structure. In May, the power supply and gas network were installed with help from the Danish distribution network, which is working towards being 100% self-sufficient through sourcing biogas. This is part of a wider campaign movement with Greenport North for the production and use of green energy for the Port of Hirtshals and surrounding areas.
Less than two years since its announcement, the Hirtshals biorefinery was officially opened in December 2022. The grand opening saw biomega® reaffirm its commitment to delivering on its circularity goals as part of the LIFE CONQUER project.
Today, the biorefinery makes use of next-generation technology and top-quality separation equipment to develop premium ingredients for the human health and nutrition market.
biomega® Certifications
Our technology in Denmark leverages several biomega® certifications for processing rest raw materials.
Food
FSSC22000
Feed
GMP+ under preparation
Sustainability certifications
Marin Trust
Kosher&Halal
certification under preparation
HACCP
Fish and fishery products originating from this establishment have been handled and prepared or processed under a competent HACCP- and sanitary program consistently implemented and in accordance with U.S: FDAs seafood HACCP regulation 21 CFR 123
Food
FSSC22000
The LIFE CONQUER Project
The Hirtshals biorefinery is part of the LIFE CONQUER project – an initiative that seeks to sustainably exploit the side stream of the salmon processing industry. The project will run until 2025 and is part of the sustainability drive here at biomega® to work towards a circular aquaculture industry.
Co-funded by the European Union
This project has received funding from the European Union’s LIFE Programme for Environment and Resource Efficiency under grant agreement No.101074400 LIFE21-ENV-DK-LIFE CONQUER.
Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
