The country’s largest microalgae producer was opened in Qeshm
According to IRNA reporter, Qeshm microalgae microalgae biorefinery knowledge base company is one of the largest companies in the field of biotechnology in the Middle East, which focuses on the cultivation and propagation of microalgae and all types of aquatic animals.
With research experience and technical knowledge of saltwater and freshwater algae cultivation, this company has been able to produce various knowledge-based products and take steps in the field of promoting national production and knowledge-based economy.
The products of this company have various applications in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
Rez Jalebak Qeshm biorefinery company has created employment for 43 people with an area of 100 hectares.
Also today, the stage of algae production “Donaliella Salina” He started working on 7.5 hectares with 12 people.
Afshar Fath Elahi The chairman of the board of directors and the CEO of Qeshm Free Zone Organization visited the breeding and laboratory departments of this knowledge-based company and issued special orders for full cooperation and solving the problems of this company.
Microalgae are single-celled organisms that grow in fresh water and sea environments and are among the main photosynthesizers and primary producers that play an important role in oxygen production and produce and store rich nutritional compounds.
The importance of algae is due to the presence of high amounts of antioxidants, vitamins, pigments, protein, polysaccharides, lectins, carotenoids, phycobilins, anti-cancer and tumor compounds, antibiotics and antiviral compounds, which are used in making Food supplement products, beverages, cosmetics and health products containing long-chain unsaturated fatty acids are used for humans, livestock and aquatic animals.
Cultivation in the aquatic environment of the sea and river as well as greenhouse conditions, less need for fresh water due to the water shortage crisis, their cultivation in all seasons of the year and in large areas are among the advantages of algae cultivation.
The beautiful island of Qeshm overlooks the Strait of Hormuz and the inlet to the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
This island, which is the largest island in the Persian Gulf, is one of the most strategic islands of Iran and the Persian Gulf due to its proximity to the Indian Ocean, the presence of oil and gas resources, petrochemical and refinery units and offshore equipment, and having port facilities for large ships (in the Panamax category). It is world famous because of its fueling services for ships passing through the international waterway and its energy and bio-technology parks.
On the other hand, the natural and historical features of this island have made Qeshm one of the main tourist destinations in Iran and the Persian Gulf region.
Qeshm commercial-industrial free zone covers about 300 square kilometers of this island. Due to its location in a key point of the North-South transit corridor, access to the East-West international flight corridor, and its port facilities, which are complementary to Shahid Rajaei Port, this area plays a prominent role in global trade and commerce.
The main goals and axes of the activities of this commercial-industrial free zone include the development and expansion of the transit and transportation industry, the expansion of trade and commercial services, energy-intensive industries, biotechnological industries and marine resources, tourism industries, fisheries and industrial fishing, oil support services and parks. is energy