Implementation of a new production line for aquaculture feed

STE FISH TECH is a Moroccan company specialized in animal nutrition. The existing factory currently has two production lines for animal feed from the old generation dating back to 2003, resulting in an annual consumption of approximately 3,000 MWh of electricity, 166 tons of fuel oil, and up to 3,600 m³ of water.

To increase its efficiency and minimize its energy and water consumption, Fish Tech has invested in a new production line for aquaculture feed for marine fish, freshwater fish, and shrimp. Additionally, this investment includes the acquisition of two refrigerated truck cells equipped with refrigeration units, as well as an electric forklift. 

This new aquaculture feed production line is comprehensively equipped with highly efficient IE3 motors, integrating the best available technology. It achieves a yield of 6.4 kg/kWh, surpassing other available production lines that generate 4.5 kg/kWh (resulting in a significant saving of 29%).

The investment also includes the purchase of two well-insulated refrigerated trucks, equipped with highly efficient refrigeration units that operate entirely on electricity, converting the engine’s energy into electricity without the mechanical transmissions of belt systems, as well as an electric forklift that consumes 4.3 kW/h compared to a diesel forklift that consumes 8.7 kW/h (resulting in a saving of 55.5%).

Thanks to this investment, which benefited from the technical assistance of GEFF II facility and was financed under the same facility, Fish Tech Morocco generates electrical energy savings of around 336 MWh/year, representing a decrease of 29.6% compared to the reference (old generation equipment), and saves 855 L/year of diesel, corresponding to a decrease of 25% compared to the reference. Furthermore, this project has helped to avoid the emission of 195 tons of CO2 equivalent of greenhouse gases compared to the reference.

Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) in Morocco is a green economy financing program, implemented by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), will provide financing to Moroccan private enterprises through local financial institution partners. Supported by the European Union (EU), the Green Climate Fund (GCF). It will enable local companies to invest in green technologies, reduce their costs through climate adaptation measures, energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.