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 development marks a significant step in the company's strategic expansion into North America.
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 tonnes of SAF per year.
“Nova Scotia is poised to become a leader in green hydrogen” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables. “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. 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 an abundance of residual biomass: renewable organic material that comes from plants. It contains carbon and hydrogen – both of which are required to make sustainable aviation fuel.
“By providing a stable, long-term market for residual biomass, Simply Blue Group is allowing Nova Scotian woodlot owners the ability to manage their woodlots better, making them healthier and more resilient to wildfires and other disasters brought on by our changing climate” added Todd Burgess, Interim Executive Director at Forest Nova Scotia, commenting on the positive impact of Simply Blue Group’s project on the forestry industry.
To support the global focus on decarbonisation in the transportation sector - responsible for approximately 20 percent 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 tonnes of jet fuel per year, resulting in approximately 20 million tonnes per year of carbon dioxide emissions.
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