First Nation in N.S. launches joint venture using sea water to produce jet fuel

Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
Date: 2026-10-14 18:08:49.0
Tags: [Nova Scotia, Indigenous, Technology, Energy, Environment, Economy]

The Eskasoni First Nation has launched a joint venture called eFuels Mi’kmaq Limited with Sydney, Nova Scotia-based clean technology startup Aeon Blue to produce low-cost eFuels for the aviation and rocket sectors. Eskasoni First Nation is investing $1.5 million into the $4-million pilot-stage project, securing a majority ownership stake. The facility will utilize saltwater electrochemistry to split hydrogen from seawater and capture carbon dioxide from the air to manufacture the fuels, with the project projected to create approximately 80 jobs and provide engineering and management opportunities for community members.