Danish firm Unibio is partnering with Saudi Industrial Development Group (SIIG) to build what they claim will be the world’s largest single-cell protein plant in Saudi Arabia. This facility will use the region’s natural gas to produce Uniprotein, starting with 50,000 tons annually and planning to increase to over 300,000 tons. The project aims to reduce Saudi Arabia’s dependency on animal feed imports, addressing food security concerns. Uniprotein is approved for aquaculture in Saudi Arabia and for feed in the EU. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026, with commercialization expected in 2028. The technology involves gas fermentation, converting methane into protein using specific bacteria in a patented bioreactor, offering a production method independent of agricultural land.
Source: Unibio plans world’s largest single-cell protein plant in Saudi Arabia