HUBER flotation system as a rental plant for wastewater treatment in fish processing: Måsøval Fiskeoppdrett AS Slakteri in Norway
HUBER Technology Nordics supplied a mobile, high-performance wastewater treatment solution for the start of production at a newly built fish processing plant in Ulvan, Norway. The containerised rental plant with integrated HUBER Dissolved Air Flotation Plant HDF was installed on behalf of Måsøval Fiskeoppdrett AS Slakteri and ensures compliance with environmental standards during the commissioning of the new production facility.
Mobile wastewater treatment at the highest level
A HUBER HDF S8 rental plant with a throughput capacity of up to 100 m³/h is used. The entire plant is housed in two 40 ft high cube containers. One contains the flotation technology, the other all the necessary peripheral components. The container solution enables quick commissioning and flexible site selection – ideal conditions for temporary use in industrial production processes.
The Ulvan site in Trøndelag, on the west coast of Norway, is characterised by fish farming and processing. The Måsøval Group is one of the established players in the field of sustainable aquaculture. The new plant is a central component of the company's expanded production capacities.
Project progress and objectives
The rental system was commissioned on schedule in September 2024. The rental period is initially set at 12 to 24 months, depending on the progress of parallel planning for a permanent installation. The temporary solution serves as a bridge to ensure legally compliant and efficient wastewater treatment right from the start of production. The project has been executed in close cooperation between HUBER Technology Nordics and HUBER SE.
Expansion of the rental fleet with Q-PRESS®
Since March 2025, the HUBER rental fleet has been expanded to include the Q-PRESS®: A HUBER Screw Press Q-PRESS® 620 for dewatering the flotate sludge was additionally supplied and commissioned on site. This addition optimises the treatment process and at the same time reduces disposal costs in the long term. The Q-PRESS® 620 was delivered and commissioned by our Swedish HUBER subsidiary.
Summary
The project in Ulvan impressively demonstrates how flexible and powerful HUBER rental plants can be in an industrial environment – as a temporary transitional solution or as a pilot project for a later permanent installation. The combination of technical reliability, rapid availability and comprehensive service makes HUBER a valued partner, even in the dynamic world of fish processing.
