Sargassum is inundating beaches across the Caribbean, Central America, and the United States, posing a significant environmental and economic challenge. In Grenada, the problem is particularly severe along the island’s East Coast, where large amounts of this seaweed accumulate, disrupting marine ecosystems, affecting local fisheries, and deterring tourism.

Managing sargassum is both labor-intensive and costly, with governments and businesses spending millions each season on clean-up efforts that provide only temporary relief. The issue extends beyond aesthetics—it impacts coastal communities, marine life, and economic stability.

But what if sargassum and other organic waste could be transformed from financial burdens into valuable resources? Instead of costly disposal, can we unlock its potential for renewable energy, agriculture, and sustainable industries? At SarGas Ltd., we are reimagining waste management, turning environmental challenges into opportunities for innovation and economic growth.

SarGas Ltd. transforms the invasive Sargassum seaweed plaguing the Caribbean into valuable renewable biogas and biofertilizer. By harnessing this abundant resource, we provide a sustainable solution that not only reduces reliance on fossil fuels but also enhances agricultural productivity. Our approach enables small island nations to transition toward cleaner energy and more resilient farming systems while simultaneously generating economic opportunities. Instead of allowing sargassum to choke beaches and disrupt ecosystems, we turn it into a powerful tool for sustainability, innovation, and regional growth.

AlgaeFuel Sweden has identified Grenada as an optimal location for expansion due to its unique combination of Sargassum seaweed, and a growing demand for sustainable energy solutions and organic agricultural products. Our presence in Grenada has already yielded traction with a local customer (True Blue Bay Hotel), successfully using an MVP facility to convert Sargassum into biogas and biofertilizer, where the biogas has been used to run a bakery and the biofertilizer has been used for the customer’s crops. We have verified the solution with successful results through 4 thesis projects in collaboration with the KTH – the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm (leading university on seaweed research)

The Grenadian government has shown strong support for finding a solution to the sargassum challenge and our biogas technology. We are in discussions with the Grenada Solid Waste Management Authority (GSWMA) and are expecting to shortly sign the already negotiated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with them to secure a steady supply of Sargassum and other organic waste for our biogas production. Additionally, we have established strong relationships with major agricultural producers who are interested in our organic fertilizer to meet international market demands.

Grenada’s energy sector, with high electricity costs (average $0.30/kWh) and significant carbon emissions, offers a very promising business case for generating electricity from the biogas. We offer a plannable and stable renewable energy source that will be needed in the future energy mix with more intermittent energy. Furthermore, the regulatory environment in Grenada, which has been restructured to prioritize sustainability and encourage competition, provides a favorable context for our operations. During Q4 2024, we will apply for an Independent Power Producer (IPP) license under the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for a large scale electricity production facility using Sargassum-derived biogas.