SeaStock will focus on the commissioning of a fully operational plant that is able to produce Asparagopsis derived concentrate in sufficient commercial quantities to meet growing demand post completion of a two-step feasibility process in 2023.
Scoping studies regarding suitable locations are currently being carried out with feasibilities expected to be complete by the end of the 2023 calendar year and design, construction and fit out expected to be complete by 2025.
Further sites are currently under review to facilitate SeaStock’s commercial expansion and to house a fully operational commercial scale plant by 2025.
A prefeasibility study into a suitable location for the plant is expected to be completed by the end of the 2023 calendar year with a comprehensive feasibility study including design, engineering and capital expenditure related to the commercial plant is expected to be complete by the end of 2023.
The company will also explore opportunities to further commercialise the technology and grow additional sites as part of this process.
SeaStock will concurrently continue to progress further applications for site agreements across the WA coast with local and state regulatory authorities throughout 2023 and beyond and to expand agreements with adjacent operators to access infrastructure along the Western Australian coast.
SeaStock expects a large scale commercial plant to be established in WA by 2025 and is reviewing site selection and renewable energy applications for a scale up model. The company is focused on a global scale up with key target markets including the EU, Middle East and the US.
DR SANJANA SENTHILKuMaR
Research Scientist
Dr Sanjana Senthilkumar is a Ph.D. graduate of Philosophy in Biosciences and Bioengineering, from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, and holds a Bachelor of Technology in biochemistry from Sathyabama University, in India. During this time Sanjana gained vast research knowledge on plant secondary metabolites and their physiochemical properties. Her nearly decade-long experience spans across plant tissue culture, natural product chemistry, photo-physics, and various analytical techniques.
She possesses skill in experimental design, research review, execution, data analysis, and scientific writing. She has led and executed a research entrepreneurship project, which involved design, development, and patenting of an innovative apparatus for use in chemistry laboratories. Additionally, she has undertaken several roles as a trainer, teaching assistant, supervisor, instrument operator, and laboratory demonstrator.
Sanjana has been appointed to the position of Research Scientist to support the next phase of the Company’s commercial growth. Tasked specifically with helping establish a scientific approach to developing sustainable and commercially viable biomass growth of macro algae.
Zoe HOpKINSON
Production Technician
In 2023 Zoe completed a Bachelors in Coastal and Marine Science at Curtin University.
During her study Zoe also gained work experience as an aquaculture volunteer, including roles with PhD students and Department Primary Industry Resource Development (DPIRD). In addition Zoe worked at the Geraldton TAFE commercial hatchery, which introduced her knowledge to cultivate Asparagopsis seaweed and aquaculture operations.
Within completing Zoe's degree, she also completed field work studies on fish behaviours and interacted with multiple marine based professionals. Zoe had access to innovative technology that made her learning & experiences much more immersive and accessible, enabling her to gain experience in technologies, equipment and platforms used within the aquaculture research industry.
Zoe is thrilled to be a part of the Seastock science team, which has further ignited her passion for the ocean and participating in work which will benefit the state of our climate. Working towards a more positive future for all.
