Should a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant Be Built Near Goldboro?
Official title: Nova Sustainable Fuels Renewable Energy Park Project
Nova Sustainable Fuels wants to build a renewable energy park near Goldboro, Guysborough County. The facility would produce sustainable aviation fuel using biomass and renewable energy. It's designed to operate for at least 50 years, with construction planned for 2028. The Minister must decide by December 18, 2025 whether to grant environmental approval.
Why This Matters
Live near Goldboro or in Guysborough County? This industrial facility could bring jobs but also change the local landscape for decades. The project involves freshwater pipelines and biomass processing—worth understanding if you rely on local water sources or care about air quality in the area.
What Could Change
If approved, Nova Scotia would get its first sustainable aviation fuel production facility. The plant would use biomass to produce SAF, green methanol, and other low-carbon products for export. Construction could begin in 2028, creating industrial jobs in rural Guysborough County.
Key Issues
- Should this renewable energy park receive environmental approval?
- What are the environmental impacts of the SAF production facility and freshwater pipelines?
- How will biomass sourcing and processing affect the local environment?
How to Participate
- Review the EA Registration Document and Project Summary to understand the proposal.
- Submit your comments online by December 8, 2025.
- Or email your comments to ea@novascotia.ca.