Irish clean energy group Simply Blue has selected a site in Canada for its planned major international Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) hub.
This development marks a significant step in the company’s strategic expansion into North America.
Approximately 755 acres of contiguous land have been secured by Simply Blue Group for development in Goldboro, Novia Scotia.
The site 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 tonnes of SAF per year.
“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, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables.
“We’re pleased to see Simply Blue Group investing in this budding new industry in Nova Scotia. They’re going to make a big difference in the transportation sector with aviation and marine fuel. And as a new market for our low-grade wood fibre, they will help our forestry sector be healthy and strong.”
Hugh Kelly, CEO & Co Founder of Simply Blue Group, said: “We are very excited to be developing the Goldboro site into a renewable energy park. The sustainable aviation fuel that we will produce there will play an essential part in reducing dependence on fossil fuels and combating climate change.”
“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.”
