Saudi Industrial Investment Group is developing a USD 370 million bio-protein facility in Jubail Industrial City to support the growth of Saudi Arabia’s aquaculture sector.
The plant, being developed in partnership with Unibio, will produce 50 kilotonnes of single-cell protein annually using natural gas as feedstock. SIIG will hold an 80% stake in the project, with Unibio owning the remaining 20%.
The facility will manufacture Uniprotein, a sustainable protein used in fish and shrimp feed, helping to ensure consistent, year-round supply for aquaculture producers. Construction is expected to begin in the second half of 2026, with commercial production targeted for 2028.
The project aligns with Saudi Arabia’s broader strategy to strengthen food security and expand domestic aquaculture production through sustainable, technology-driven solutions.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer