Brunei has unveiled Southeast Asia’s first net-zero, solar-powered aquaculture facility, aimed at revolutionizing blue shrimp farming through AI integration and sustainable energy. Operated by Jets Sdn Bhd, the new facility in Serasa spans 10,000 square metres and uses advanced AI systems to monitor water quality, predict disease, and manage feeding — all while operating with a zero-carbon footprint.
The project, officially named the Net-Zero AquaPV Project For Next-Generation Blue Shrimp and AI Integration Hub, is backed by foreign direct investment and supported by Brunei’s Ministry of Finance and Economy. Its first commercial harvest is expected by the end of the year.
Jets Director Elvina Lau highlighted the facility’s integration of aquaculture, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence to produce organic, halal, and sustainable shrimp. The operation complements Jets’ existing supply chain infrastructure in Brunei, including a hatchery and broodstock center.
The initiative aligns with Brunei’s economic diversification strategy, especially in food exports. Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism, Dr Hj Abdul Manaf Hj Metussin, praised the facility as a model for sustainable, tech-driven agriculture. He noted that such projects help reduce global greenhouse gas emissions from food production, which currently accounts for 13–21% according to the ASEAN Climate Resilience Network.
Blue shrimp already leads Brunei’s fisheries exports, with premium organic varieties fetching up to A$25 per kilogram. In 2023, blue shrimp accounted for $16 million of the country’s $21 million fisheries exports, signaling strong international demand and the importance of high-value, sustainable food production in Brunei’s economic future.