Simply Blue Group to develop major SAF fuel hub

Approximately 755 acres of contiguous land have been secured by Simply Blue Group for development in Goldboro: 266 acres previously owned by Pieridae and 489 acres owned by the Municipality of the District of Guysborough.

The REP in Goldboro will utilise renewable electricity generated from Simply Blue Group’s solar and wind farms in the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's. A dedicated transmission line will connect these facilities, ensuring a seamless flow of self-produced power. This renewable energy, along with Nova Scotia’s sustainable biomass and water resources, will be utilised to produce approximately 150 000 tpy of SAF.

Nova Scotia has an abundance of residual biomass containing carbon and hydrogen – both of which are required to make sustainable aviation fuel.

“Nova Scotia is poised to become a leader in green hydrogen. This industry will help us, and our global partners fight climate change, and it will grow our green economy in Nova Scotia with benefits for generations to come,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables.

Hugh Kelly, CEO & Co Founder of Simply Blue Group, said: “The sustainable aviation fuel that we will produce there will play an essential part in reducing dependence on fossil fuels and combating climate change.”

He continued: “SAF is a drop-in fuel that matches the performance of conventional jet fuel while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 90% compared to conventional jet fuel.”

Michael Galvin, Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Hydrogen and Sustainable Fuels, emphasised the importance of the project. He said: “It’s great to be finally launching this project. A lot of work has gone on in the background with three years of due-diligence and engineering completed, and we have already signed a supply agreement with Wagner Forest NS Ltd to act as an agent in sourcing 700 000 tpy of green biomass.”

To support the global focus on decarbonisation in the transportation sector—responsible for approximately 20% of all greenhouse gas emissions—the development and adoption of sustainable fuels like SAF is crucial. According to the US Energy Information Administration, Canada currently consumes approximately 6.5 million tpy of jet fuel, resulting in approximately 20 million tpy of carbon dioxide emissions.

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