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Skretting Ecuador strengthens operational security with $8.4 million energy investment

Guayaquil, Ecuador, 5 May 2026 | The company enhances production reliability and secures feed supply to the shrimp sector amid potential power disruption

Skretting Ecuador | Fábrica

In a context of increasing pressure on energy infrastructure, Skretting Ecuador has reinforced its operational capacity with an investment of approximately $8.4 million in high-capacity power generation systems. 

As the company has informed misPeces, this initiative is designed to ensure continuity in its production processes and deliver a reliable supply to the aquaculture sector.

Specifically, the installation of these energy systems guarantees uninterrupted plant operations even in the event of power outages – an essential factor in an industry where consistent feed availability directly impacts farm performance.

This move forms part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening operational resilience. In this way, the investment goes beyond a technical upgrade, contributing to a more stable supply chain and providing greater certainty to producers, particularly within Ecuador’s shrimp sector, one of the most dynamic globally.

“The installation of power generators systems reflects our commitment to strengthening operational resilience and ensuring business continuity, safeguarding the value chain and guaranteeing reliable supply to our customers,” noted Jorge González, General Manager of Skretting Ecuador.

In this context, as the industry becomes increasingly exposed to external pressures – from energy constraints to logistic disruptions – such investments play a key role in maintaining production stability and confidence in supply.

Ensuring uninterrupted feed production is also critical for aquaculture efficiency. Any disruption can translate into production losses, affecting both growth performance and animal health, making reliable energy backup a direct safeguard for farm operations.

With this infrastructure in place, Skretting not only protects its own operations but also contributes to the stability of its customers, reinforcing its role as a strategic partner within the aquaculture value chain.

As part of Nutreco, the company brings more than 125 years of experience in aquaculture nutrition, developing science-based and technology-driven solutions.

Its approach goes beyond feed supply, integrating technical support, specialised advisory services and digital tools aimed at optimising production performance, with sustainability embedded across its pillars of animal health and welfare, climate and circularity, and good citizenship.

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