Daniel Johansson, sales manager for energy systems at MMC First Process.
Slacteriet AS and MMC First Process have inked a contract for the provision of an energy management system for the Brekke and Florø facilities.
With this delivery, MMC First Process becomes responsible for supplying equipment and technology for upgrading all refrigeration and freezer machinery with an environmentally and future-oriented profile. The delivery consists of, among other things, freezing tunnels, freezing storage and cold storage as well as modernisation by changing the refrigerant to CO2, which is a natural refrigerant with a focus on operational safety.
CO2 as a refrigerant is very suitable in terms of heat recovery. Through the future-oriented system from MMC First Process, one takes care of all heat and reuses it for, among other things, heating tap water, defrosting, heating buildings, and more. MMC First Process will deliver a large-scale system with both freezer and refrigerator to safeguard food production at Slacteriet AS’ facilities in the best possible way.
With a cooling capacity of 580 kW and a low temperature (LT) of -40°C and a cooling unit with a capacity of 100 kW and a medium temperature of -7°C, it generates a heat recovery in the building of over 600 kW which is extracted in the same system. This optimises energy consumption and provides major savings in terms of energy consumption.
Kristin Bergstøl Hansen, CEO of Slakteriet AS, states that they are very happy about the agreement with MMC First Process on refrigeration and freezer machinery with CO2 as refrigerant: “We have chosen to switch to this concept in both Brekke and Florø to ensure our high freezing capacity. We look forward to further good cooperation with such a solution-oriented and competent partner,” says Bergstøl Hansen.”
Daniel Johansson, sales manager for energy systems at MMC First Process, says that this is an important and forward-looking contract for the company’s strategy of delivering complete energy systems.
“Refrigeration and cold technology are a critical component in the seafood industry’s continued success in getting sustainable, healthy seafood to consumers. The delivery underlines our position and focus on sustainable solutions, and we expect further positive development in the market. We are now looking forward to continued good cooperation going forward, and look forward to completing the Slakteriet’s locations in Florø and Brekke with a solid upgrade in the spring of 2025,” says Johansson.
