Simply Blue Group

We are delighted to welcome Jan-Ola Allbäck to our team as Chief Offshore Wind Operations & Strategy Officer. In this pivotal role, Jan-Ola will oversee the development and management of our offshore wind operations and will collaborate closely with our leadership team to align our offshore wind strategy with our broader renewable energy goals and sustainability commitments as the company continues to innovate and develop its global portfolio of renewable energy projects. With a career spanning over 30 years, half of which has been dedicated to Wind Project Development, Jan-Ola brings a wealth of experience in leading procurement and quality operations across various industries. His previous roles included senior positions at Arise AB, Vattenfall AB and most recently Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP). He has a proven track record of successful project deliveries combined with experience of leading strategic development functions instrumental to navigating the offshore wind industry and driving our mission to transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Commenting on his new role, Jan-Ola said: "I am thrilled to join Simply Blue Group at such an exciting juncture. The company's dedication to innovation and sustainability resonates deeply with my professional values. I look forward to contributing to Simply Blue's growth and ensuring that we continue to deliver world-class offshore wind projects that set new benchmarks in quality and procurement." Hugh Kelly, CEO of Simply Blue Group, said: "We are excited to welcome Jan-Ola to the Simply Blue family. His extensive experience and leadership in procurement and quality management will be invaluable as we progress the delivery of our projects globally. His appointment reflects our deep and ongoing commitment to operational excellence and sustainability."

Meet our Sustainable Fuels team in #Canada Up next: Michelle Gilders, M.A. (Oxon), PBiol, RPBio, EP (EM), our Regulatory and Environmental Permitting Manager. Michelle is a Registered Professional Biologist in Canada with a passion for biodiversity, conservation, and marine mammals. With over 30 years of experience in the energy industry, Michelle has worked on numerous large energy projects with significant marine components, from the Arctic to the Tropics, for multi-national corporations. Michelle’s role on our Canadian Sustainable Fuels project in #NovaScotia, goes far beyond securing project consent. She brings a wealth of environmental and regulatory experience to our team, and her lifelong interest in ecological principles drives her commitment to sustainable development. For more information about our sustainable fuels projects and team, visit the Simply Blue Group website https://lnkd.in/eaTqyUpu  #SimplyBlueGroup #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuels #Innovation 

Our CEO and Co-Founder, Hugh Kelly, recently sat down with the The Sunday Times to share Simply Blue Group's vision for a sustainable future. Read about his story in "Wind Farm Activist is a Breath of Fresh Air." here: https://lnkd.in/eTw5WRq7 #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #Sustainability #Innovation

Join Megan Harris, our Stakeholder Engagement Lead in Sustainable Fuels, who will be speaking at the Strait of Canso Superport Days on June 27th in Dundee, among other key industry speakers. 🌍 Megan will share insights on our sustainable fuels project in #Canada, discussing the project's benefits, impacts, and the importance of stakeholder engagement. We are thrilled to be part of this sold-out event and look forward to contributing to the conversation on the future of clean energy 🌱🔋 #SustainableFuels #SuperportDays24 #RenewableEnergy

Meet our Sustainable Fuels team in #Canada! Up next: Megan Harris, our Stakeholder Engagement Lead. Megan will work with a variety of stakeholders across the province to ensure they are aware of the project and understand potential benefits and impacts. Megan will be transparent and accountable in communicating with stakeholders, building support for the project and fostering positive relationships. Megan will anticipate and address stakeholder issues and concerns related to the project and, where feasible, work with the team to adjust the project based on any input received. For more information about our sustainable fuels projects and team, visit https://lnkd.in/ejcQ9Scc. 🌎 #SimplyBlueGroup #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuels #Innovation

Wrapping up an incredible experience at Global Offshore Wind 2024! 💡A heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited us at Stand C56 in #Manchester. Special gratitude goes to Ed Miliband, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, and Jeremy Miles, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language, for their insightful discussions on strategies for accelerating floating offshore wind. We were thrilled to offer an immersive virtual tour of a floating offshore wind farm, demonstrating the transformative potential of innovative floating technology.   A big thank you to those who attended the sessions featuring our Simply Blue Group speakers in the Supply Chain Hub: “Seabed leasing for floating offshore wind: strategies adopted in different country markets” and “Local Content via the Northern Ireland Supply Chain”! Your active participation reaffirms the importance of collaboration in driving our industry forward. 💨🌊   It was a pleasure sharing insights into our projects and Simply Blue Group with all attendees. 🌎 Special shoutout to RenewableUK for another fantastic event   As the event comes to a close, we’re as energized as ever to continue driving forward the future of #OffshoreWind and #RenewableEnergy! 🙌 Until next time! 👋 #RUKGOW24 #GlobalOffshoreWind

Simply Blue Group, has acquired land in Whitegate, adjacent to Ireland’s only oil refinery as part of its plans to develop a renewable energy park to produce sustainable fuels. The land acquisition represents an important stage in Simply Blue Group’s announced strategy to develop a portfolio of clean energy projects in Ireland and other markets, including Canada and Australia, using a diverse range of renewable feedstocks and inputs. Hugh Kelly, Co-Founder and CEO of Simply Blue Group, said, “We are on a mission to deliver clean energy projects to forward the energy transition. Our outwardly focused and responsive approach to project development has helped us to take strategic decisions to diversify the sustainable fuels we plan to produce. We recognise that sustainable fuels projects using non-grid renewable energy offer a rapid route to market for many renewable energy projects.” Michael Galvin, Director of Hydrogen and Sustainable Fuels at Simply Blue Group, said, “The highly experienced and capable sustainable fuels team have worked diligently and conscientiously to achieve an important development step for a renewable energy park able to produce low-carbon fuels at Whitegate. Their work has been crucial to identifying and initiating this opportunity and ensuring that at every step along the way we have carefully managed relations with stakeholders across the site and the community.” For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/exxJqMmP #SustainableFuels #RenewableEnergy

Join us at #RUKGOW24 in #Manchester from 18th-19th of June at C56 & C120🙌 We look forward to meeting you at our stand to share our latest projects and introduce you to the talented team at Simply Blue Group.🌎    We are particularly looking forward to these engaging sessions next week: "Seabed leasing for floating offshore wind: strategies adopted in different country markets", where our Chief Operating Officer, Adrian de Andres, will discuss global seabed leasing strategies. 💨 🌊 📅 Tuesday, June 18th ⏰ 11:45 to 11:55 📍 SCH04. "Local Content via the Northern Ireland Supply Chain", where our Country Director for Northern Ireland, Sam McCloskey, will join a panel discussion on the offshore wind supply chain in Northern Ireland. 📅 Tuesday, June 18th ⏰ 12:55 to 13:40 📍 SCH08.   #GlobalOffshoreWind2024 #GOW2024 #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy 

A huge thank you to our global offices for their incredible participation in our World Ocean Day clean-up initiative! 🌊🌍 Our teams from around the world came together to make a difference by cleaning their local beaches, canals, waterways, and rivers last week, from Cork to Bilbao, Dublin to Barcelona, and Halifax to Milan! Well done to everyone involved, for the fantastic effort! 👏🚮 #WorldOceanDay2024 #SBGWorldOceanDay

Happy World Ocean Day! 🌊🌍 We’re excited to share engaging and educational resources for young children, aimed at inspiring our future generation to protect our oceans. Our “Oceans of Fun” resources include fun educational activities, tasks and colouring pages for all ages. Perfect for young ocean enthusiasts! You can download them by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eac49_wE 🐋✏️🐙🔍 To read more about our global initiative for World Ocean Day 2024 click here: https://lnkd.in/ehuCqs9H and stay tuned to see how it went! #WorldOceanDay #EducationalResources #SBGOceansofFun #SBGWorldOceanDay