Feed Algae, a UK-based company, plans to build one of the world’s largest algae farms in Oman. According to local news, the company plans to invest $440 million in the establishment of the plant that will have the capacity to produce 100,000 tons of algae each year. It is expected that, when the farm is fully running, it will be the largest in the world. The first harvest is expected to be in 2022.
The country environmental conditions are suitable for microalgae production that will be source of proteins and oils for aquafeed, nutrients, fertilizers and more. The farm is will be developed under the Oman’s economic diversification plan.
