Project AVA Shrimps

Revolutionizing Shrimp Farming in Oman

A state-of-the-art biosecure indoor shrimp farm leveraging cutting-edge Hybrid RAS technology to produce 198 metric tons of premium Pacific White Shrimp annually. Positioned to become the GCC region's premier sustainable aquaculture enterprise.

Investment Opportunity

Executive Summary

Project AVA Shrimps establishes a cutting-edge 8,000 sqm indoor shrimp farm in the Sultanate of Oman, cultivating Litopenaeus vannamei using advanced Hybrid Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology. This venture capitalizes on Oman's strategic location, favorable energy costs, and excellent logistics infrastructure.

Our facility offers superior control over water quality, mitigates disease risk, and enables significantly higher stocking densities compared to traditional farming methods. We target premium export markets in the GCC, Europe, and Asia with high-value processed products.

Key Highlights

  • Annual Production: 198 Metric Tons
  • Total Investment: $1,050,000 USD
  • Annual Revenue: $1,881,000 USD
  • Payback Period: 10-12 months
  • ROI: ~79% annually

Financial Performance at a Glance

$1.88M

Annual Revenue

Premium pricing strategy targeting high-end markets

$1.28M

Gross Profit

Exceptional margins through value-added processing

10

Months Payback

Rapid return on capital investment

79%

Annual ROI

Industry-leading profitability metrics

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To become the premier supplier of sustainably-farmed, premium-quality shrimp in the GCC region, leveraging cutting-edge technology to achieve unparalleled production efficiency and profitability.

Our Mission

To establish and operate a biosecure, zero-discharge indoor shrimp farm in Oman that produces 198 tons of high-value L. vannamei annually for the export market, achieving full ROI within 12 months of operation.

The Market Opportunity

Global demand for high-quality, sustainably sourced, and traceable seafood continues to outpace supply. The Omani and greater GCC markets rely heavily on imports for premium shrimp products. Project AVA Shrimps directly addresses this gap by providing a consistent, biosecure local source of a high-demand product, completely insulated from the climatic, environmental, and disease risks associated with traditional sea-based farming.

The Hybrid RAS Advantage

Revolutionary Technology

We have strategically selected a Hybrid Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) to maximize production and minimize risk. This system combines the robust water treatment of a full RAS with the microbial benefits of a mature bio-system, creating the optimal environment for shrimp health and growth.

This technological leap is the cornerstone of our high-yield, rapid-return strategy, offering superior control over water quality and enabling significantly higher stocking densities than traditional or Biofloc systems.

Key System Components

Mechanical Filtration

Drum filters proactively remove solid waste before it degrades into toxic ammonia, providing superior stability over traditional Biofloc systems that rely on unstable in-tank bacterial processes.

Biological Filtration

Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (MBBRs) provide stable, highly efficient conversion of toxic ammonia and nitrite into harmless nitrate through external, precisely controlled processes.

Protein Skimming & Ozone

These components remove fine organic particles and disinfect water, improving clarity, reducing bacterial load, and resulting in healthier shrimp with cleaner taste profiles.

UV Sterilization

Provides a final biosecurity barrier, ensuring recirculating water is free from harmful pathogens and drastically reducing the risk of catastrophic disease outbreaks.

Competitive Advantages

Superior Water Quality

Stable, controlled, and optimal parameters maintained 24/7 through advanced monitoring and treatment systems.

Higher Stocking Density

Safely enables densities of ~500 Post-Larvae per cubic meter, far exceeding traditional farming capabilities.

Predictable Survival Rates

Controlled environment pushes survival rates to a consistent ~90%, ensuring reliable production forecasts.

Increased Production Cycles

Faster, predictable growth allows for 4 production cycles per year, maximizing facility utilization and revenue.

Facility Infrastructure

8,000 Square Meter State-of-the-Art Complex

1

Production Module

216 culture tanks (19.6 m² each) with total system water volume of approximately 5,500 m³, optimized for maximum yield and biosecurity.

2

Water Treatment Hub

Centralized facility housing all RAS filtration and disinfection equipment for operational efficiency and enhanced biosecurity protocols.

3

Processing Hall

Climate-controlled Value-Added Processing facility for peeling, deveining, and Individually Quick Freezing (IQF) to prepare premium market products.

4

Support Infrastructure

PL quarantine unit, advanced water quality laboratory, cold storage facilities, redundant backup power generators, and liquid oxygen systems.

Production & Yield Projections

01

Stocking Phase

500 PL/m³ density with ~2.75 million Post-Larvae per cycle

02

Growth Period

90% survival rate with optimal water conditions and nutrition

03

Harvest Size

Average 20 grams per shrimp at harvest maturity

04

Annual Output

49.5 tons per cycle × 4 cycles = 198 metric tons annually

Total Annual Production

198 Metric Tons of premium Pacific White Shrimp delivered to international markets

Market & Sales Strategy

Premium Value-Added Focus

We bypass the volatile commodity market for whole shrimp, focusing exclusively on the high-margin, value-added sector. Our strategy targets export to high-end food service distributors, hotel and restaurant chains (HORECA), and premium retailers in the GCC, Europe, and Asia.

Product Form

IQF, peeled, and deveined shrimp ready for immediate use in premium food service applications

Target Price

$9.50/kg average sales price reflecting superior quality, traceability, and convenience

Export Markets

GCC, European Union, and Asian markets with established distribution partnerships

Capital Investment Breakdown

Annual Operating Expenses

47%

Feed Costs

Largest operational expense

17%

Labor

Skilled RAS technicians

11%

Post-Larvae

Quality seed stock

Risk Management Strategy

Technical Risks

Risk: Equipment failure, disease outbreak

Mitigation: Full redundancy on critical life-support systems (pumps, blowers, generators). Strict HACCP-based biosecurity plan with PL quarantine and multi-barrier water disinfection (Ozone/UV).

Market Risks

Risk: Price fluctuation, buyer acquisition challenges

Mitigation: Secure long-term offtake agreements with key distributors prior to first harvest. Diversify export markets across GCC, EU, and Asia to hedge against regional downturns.

Operational Risks

Risk: High energy costs, skilled labor shortage

Mitigation: Leverage Oman's favorable industrial energy tariffs. Invest in high-efficiency equipment. Implement rigorous in-house training program and hire experienced aquaculture manager with proven RAS track record.

Financial Risks

Risk: CAPEX overrun, higher than projected OPEX

Mitigation: Include 15% contingency in CAPEX budget. Secure fixed-price contracts with equipment suppliers. Pre-negotiate annual supply contracts for feed and PL based on projected volume.

Why Oman? Strategic Advantages

Strategic Location

Gateway to GCC, European, and Asian markets with excellent logistics infrastructure and proximity to major shipping routes.

Favorable Energy Costs

Competitive industrial energy tariffs support the power-intensive RAS operations, reducing operational expenses significantly.

Government Support

National food security objectives and aquaculture development initiatives provide favorable regulatory environment and potential incentives.

Investment Opportunity

$1,050,000 USD

Seeking Capital to Launch Operations

Project AVA Shrimps represents a paradigm shift in shrimp aquaculture in Oman. By strategically investing in proven Hybrid RAS technology and targeting the high-margin, value-added export market, this project is engineered for rapid profitability and long-term sustainability.

The financial projections demonstrate a robust and compelling business model capable of repaying the initial capital investment in approximately 10 months of full operation, offering an exceptional and bankable return on investment.

Exceptional ROI of ~79% annually

Rapid 10-month payback period

Scalable, sustainable business model

Proven technology with predictable yields