Fish Processing to Move Towards 35 Percent Renewable Energy; Will Seek to ‘Add Value’ to Exports: Minister Shiyam
Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam announced at the INFOFISH World Tuna Conference that the Maldives aims to convert 35% of energy used in fish processing to renewable sources within five years. He emphasized adding value to exports, currently over 100,000 tonnes of skipjack tuna annually with 60% exported for processing. Agreements have been signed to build or upgrade factories at Maadheli, Fioari, and Felivaru islands.
Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam announced at the INFOFISH World Tuna Conference that the Maldives aims to convert 35% of energy used in fish processing to renewable sources within five years. He emphasized adding value to exports, currently over 100,000 tonnes of skipjack tuna annually with 60% exported for processing. Agreements have been signed to build or upgrade factories at Maadheli, Fioari, and Felivaru islands.
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Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam announced at the INFOFISH World Tuna Conference that the Maldives aims to convert 35% of energy used in fish processing to renewable sources within five years. He emphasized adding value to exports, currently over 100,000 tonnes of skipjack tuna annually with 60% exported for processing. Agreements have been signed to build or upgrade factories at Maadheli, Fioari, and Felivaru islands.
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