Scottish biotech company MiAlgae has submitted plans for a new production facility in Grangemouth, marking a key milestone in its strategy to increase output of its sustainable omega-3 solutions.
The proposed site will support Scotland’s green economy transition and, once operational, is expected to generate over 100 green jobs in its first phase. The expansion also aims to offer retraining opportunities to workers transitioning from the oil and gas industry, reinforcing the company’s commitment to a low-carbon future.
MiAlgae specialised in producing omega-3 alternatives by using by-products from the whisky industry to grow microalgae. This circular approach offers a sustainable and cost-effective substitute to traditional the new facility is set to enhance the scalability of MiAlgae’s production model.
The company plans to use the new site to meet rising demand in the aquaculture and pet food sector. It is also eyeing expansion into other high-growth markets such as meat alternatives, nutraceuticals, and livestock feed.
The Gragemouth facility will follow a modular development model, allowing for phased aligned with market demand. MiAlgae has indicated that timing is critical and is pushing for swift approval of the site plans, while also exploring alternative locations as a contingency.
Douglas Martin, founder and managing director of MiAlgae, stated: “Grangemouth has incredible potential for us as we look to the next stage of our growth. This location offers an ideal position to support our scaling efforts and meet the increasing demand for our ‘biotech for good’ solutions, with the creation of green jobs across engineering, production, and research and development. We are confident that this new facility will help build a greener future and bring high-quality, sustainable jobs to the local community.”
MiAlgae is collaborating closely with various partners, including manufacturing firm CalaChem, during the planning application process. The company is also exploring collaboration opportunities with the Scottish Government to support the region’s green transition.
Martin added: “The area has a rich industrial history, and we’re proud to contribute to its evolution. We’re also proud to be involved in Project Willow, which encourages green industries to establish themselves in Grangemouth, contributing to the area’s transformation into a hub for green technologies. MiAlgae is at exactly the right stage of growth to contribute to the success of Project Willow. We are proven at scale, there is market demand for our product and we’re championing biotechnology in Scotland. We’re looking forward to working closely with local stakeholders and the Scottish government to make this vision a reality.”
The new facility signals MiAlgae’s continued commitment to innovation and sustainability within the biotechnology and aquafeed sectors.
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