Simply Blue Group, a clean energy developer, has announced that it will transform the Goldboro site in Nova Scotia, Canada, previously earmarked for the Goldboro Liquefied Natural Gas Project, into a major hub for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). This move represents a key milestone in the company’s expansion into North America.
The company has secured approximately 755 acres of contiguous land in Goldboro for the development. This includes 266 acres formerly owned by Pieridae and an additional 489 acres previously held by the Municipality of the District of Guysborough.
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The Renewable Energy Park (REP) in Goldboro will harness renewable electricity from Simply Blue Group’s solar and wind farms in the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s.
A dedicated transmission line will link these energy sources, ensuring a consistent self-generated power supply.
This renewable energy, combined with Nova Scotia’s sustainable biomass and water resources, will produce approximately 150,000 tonnes of SAF annually.
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“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.Â
He added, “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.”
Nova Scotia has a plentiful supply of residual biomass, which is organic plant-derived material. This biomass contains the essential carbon and hydrogen to produce sustainable aviation fuel.