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ON Power and GeoSalmo Agree on Purchase of Electricity

ON Power and GeoSalmo Agree on Purchase of Electricity

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Laufey Kristín Skúladóttir

ON Power and GeoSalmo have successfully secured a contract to acquire up to 28 MW of electricity for their land-based salmon farm located in Þorlákshöfn. This agreement is a testament to both companies' unwavering commitment to environmental consciousness and sustainability.

Á íslensku fyrir neðan // Icelandic below

High-quality salmon in a closed aquaculture system

GeoSalmo is a company focused on advancing land-based salmon farming in Iceland, beginning with a facility capable of producing up to 24,000 tons annually. The initial phase oft his project will produce roughly 7,500 tons. Construction preparations are underway, and the Icelandic National Planning Agency has issued a positive opinion on GeoSalmo's environmental assessment report.

Jens Þórðarson, CEO of GeoSalmo:

“As part of our preparations, securing energy is crucial, and we highly value GeoSalmo's partnership with ON. It's reassuring to know that the energy for the project comes from our municipality, and we appreciate ON's reliability and power. Using Icelandic energy for environmentally friendly food production is not only economically beneficial but also helps in reducing the carbon footprint of food production globally. We're thrilled that ON has chosen us as their future client, and we have high expectations for our collaboration. Our company's activities will be in harmony with the environment and society, and we're committed to delivering high-quality products to our customers. We're optimistic about the future.”

Emphasis on sustainability and harmony with nature and society

ON Power is the second-largest electricity producer in the country and operates the fourth-largest geothermal power plant in the world, known as Hellisheiðarvirkjun. ON and GeoSalmo prioritize sustainability and ensure their activities harmonize with nature and society. ON has set a goal to make their energy production activities from Hellisheiðarvirkjun carbon neutral by 2025. The recent agreement aims to increase energy production closer to the source and promote a diversified business environment that creates jobs and generates significant income.

Árni Hrannar Haraldsson, managing director of ON Power:

“Our main purpose is to generate and distribute electricity in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. We strive to minimize our ecological impact by implementing cutting-edge carbon disposal technologies. We are also leading the way in energy exchange in Iceland. We believe that GeoSalmo's plans align perfectly with our commitment to serving conscientious customers who prioritize environmental concerns and economic circularity, in line with the United Nations Global Goals.”

ON Orka Náttúrunnar og GeoSalmo semja um raforkukaup

ON Orka Náttúrunnar og GeoSalmo hafa gert með sér samning um kaup á allt að 28 MW af raforku fyrir laxeldisstöð sína í Þorlákshöfn. Þessi samningur er til vitnis um óbilandi skuldbindingu beggja fyrirtækja til umhverfisvitundar og sjálfbærni.

Hágæða lax í lokuðu fiskeldiskerfi

GeoSalmo er fyrirtæki sem leggur áherslu á að efla landeldi á laxi á Íslandi, og stefnir á að reisa aðstöðu sem getur framleitt allt að 24.000 tonn árlega. Fyrsti áfangi stöðvarinnar mun framleiða um 7.500 tonn. Framkvæmdir eru í undirbúningi og hefur Skipulagsstofnun þegar gefið jákvæða umsögn varðandi umhverfismatsskýrslu GeoSalmo.

Jens Þórðarson, forstjóri GeoSalmo:

„Sem hluti af undirbúningi okkar er það mikilvægt að tryggja orku og teljum við það mikið gæfuspor að ganga til samninga við ON. Það er gott að vita að orkan sem notuð verður í rekstrinum kemur úr sveitarfélaginu okkar og við kunnum að meta áreiðanleika orkunnar. Notkun íslenskrar orku til umhverfisvænnar matvælaframleiðslu er ekki bara efnahagslega hagkvæm heldur hjálpar til við að minnka kolefnisfótspor matvælaframleiðslu á heimsvísu. Við erum ánægð með að ON hafi valið okkur sem framtíðarviðskiptavin sinn og við höfum miklar væntingar til samstarfsins. Við leggjum áherslu á að starfsemi fyrirtækisins okkar verði í sátt við umhverfið og samfélagið og við leggjum metnað okkar í að afhenda viðskiptavinum okkar hágæða vörur. Við erum bjartsýn á framtíðina."

Áhersla á sjálfbærni og sátt við náttúru og samfélag

ON Power er annar stærsti raforkuframleiðandi landsins og rekur fjórðu stærstu jarðvarmavirkjun í heimi, Hellisheiðarvirkjun. ON og GeoSalmo setja sjálfbærni í forgang og tryggja að starfsemi þeirra samræmist náttúru og samfélagi. ON hefur sett sér það markmið að orkuvinnslustarfsemi þeirra frá Hellisheiðarvirkjun verði kolefnishlutlaus fyrir árið 2025. Nýlegur samningur miðar að því að auka orkuframleiðslu nær upptökum og stuðla að fjölbreyttu viðskiptaumhverfi sem skapar störf og skilar umtalsverðum tekjum.

Árni Hrannar Haraldsson, framkvæmdastjóri ON Power:

„Megintilgangur okkar er að framleiða og dreifa raforku á umhverfisvænan og sjálfbæran hátt. Við leitumst við að lágmarka vistfræðileg áhrif okkar með því að innleiða háþróaða kolefnisförgunartækni. Við erum í fararbroddi í orkuskiptum á Íslandi. Við teljum að áætlanir GeoSalmo falli fullkomlega að skuldbindingu okkar um að þjóna samviskusömum viðskiptavinum sem setja umhverfismál og hringrásarhagkerfi í forgang, í samræmi við heimsmarkmið Sameinuðu þjóðanna.“

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