El Chao: Commercial Tilapia Farm Development
AquaSol provided comprehensive aquaculture project development and management services for a greenfield tilapia farming project in Venezuela, working directly with Jesús Rincón of El Chao, C.A. over a four-year period. The engagement guided the project from early site analysis and feasibility assessment through design, construction, training, operational startup, and strategic business planning.
Services delivered spanned technical aquaculture engineering, water and soil quality analysis, financial feasibility modelling, market research, hatchery and grow-out operations, feed formulation support, production manual development, and contract management. AquaSol also assisted with processing plant design and broader long-term strategic planning to help ensure commercial success.
Project Outcome
- Completed comprehensive site search and suitability evaluation
- Delivered rigorous feasibility and financial analyses
- Developed fish farming system design and construction oversight
- Provided full operational manuals, training, and early management support
- Supported tilapia production systems from hatchery to grow-out
- Established a commercial tilapia farming operation, enhancing local production capability