Analysts: Politicians hold the key to Rokke and Witzoe's ambitious offshore aquaculture plans

In order to achieve large-scale offshore salmon production, the Norwegian state must issue different, more affordable permits, according to a Carnegie analyst.

Gustav Witzoe (to the right) and family are the main owners in SalMar, which in turn is the main owner in SalMar Aker Ocean. To the left; Kjell Inge Rokke, who is betting on the project via Aker. To be profitable, the company may depend on cheap permits.
Gustav Witzoe (to the right) and family are the main owners in SalMar, which in turn is the main owner in SalMar Aker Ocean. To the left; Kjell Inge Rokke, who is betting on the project via Aker. To be profitable, the company may depend on cheap permits.Photo: David Engmo
Published 31 December 2021, 08:52Updated 4 January 2022, 09:53
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