Our Story

Our team is integrated by experienced infrastructure
& transition energy experts  

Welcome to Blue Fuels Horizon LLC, a global energy transition development and solutions provider. With over 30 years of experience executing successful energy projects, we harness the strengths of our esteemed partners to offer you comprehensive solutions tailored to your unique energy needs. Our forward-thinking partnerships bring together Lindsayca, Black Tree Energy Group, and Ardour Capital Investments, three leading enterprises in the evolving energy transition. Together, we are uniquely positioned to provide a full spectrum of services, from initial assessment and development to engineering, financing, construction, and operation of your energy project. With our combined expertise and global project capabilities, more than 1000 employees, 118 EPC executed projects and over $1 billion in capital raise, ensuring the technical and financial backing needed for successful project execution.

Trust us to guide you through the transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy.

Lindsayca

Founded in 1995 in Venezuela, delivers excellence, safety, and integrity in the energy sector for both state and private operators. With a proven track record of delivering quality projects within strict time, financial, and regulatory requirements, Lindsayca has expanded internationally and continues to grow across Latin America, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Lindsayca experience in the energy sector have expanded to new areas, including Industrial and Infrastructure, with an integrated approach that delivers significant value to our clients. We invest in safe and sustainable services to meet our client's needs for integration.

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Black Tree Energy Group (BTEG)

Founded in Switzerland in 2018 by experts from various segments of the energy sector, committed to change the energy industry, creating positive environmental and social impacts. BTEG team offers experience in sustainable and transition energy, engineering, energy project development, technology, commodities trading, power generation, renewable energy, equipment management, construction, sustainable fuels production, project management, project finance, ESG security and environmental policies.

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Ardour Capital Investments

Founded in 2002, is a leading boutique investment bank based in New York City, with expertise in Energy Technology, Alternative Energy; Power, Clean & Renewable Technologies, and Transitional Infrastructure. With a senior leadership team that brings over well over 100 years of capital markets and corporate finance experience, Ardour provides private and public companies with a full range of investment banking and corporate finance advisory services, as well as access to capital markets through an extensive network of domestic and international institutional and family office investors.

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Jorge Ruiz del Vizo

CEO and Board of Directors Member

Mr. Ruiz del Vizo is the CEO and Managing Director of Blue Fuels Horizon LLC, where he leads the company's efforts in developing and implementing innovative energy transition projects globally. He also serves as a Senior Partner of Blacktree Energy Group. With his entrepreneurial spirit and extensive expertise in the energy industry, Jorge has a successful track record of building influential firms and driving growth in the sustainable energy sector. He is known for his strategic vision, deep understanding of regulatory environments, and ability to develop and secure financing for large-scale energy projects. Jorge is committed to creating positive environmental and social impact through his work, and he passionately believes that sustainable energy solutions are crucial for a better future. As a trusted advisor and leader in the field of infrastructure energy transition, Jorge Ruiz del Vizo continues to drive innovation and transformation in the energy industry.

Mr. Ruiz del Vizo holds degrees in Civil Engineering, Business, Energy and Climate Change. He is a member of the Continental Europe Energy Council, Geneva Energy Forum and the European Technology & Innovation Platform on Deep Geothermal. He has given lectures on Hydrogen and complexity of technology integration in sustainable infrastructure projects.

Michael Garvey

CFO

Mr. Garvey has over 30 years of financial and energy experience.  Mr. Garvey provides financial, strategic, development and valuation services with an emphasis on energy transition infrastructure. He has held various research and portfolio management roles at both buy-side and sell-side firms including Longbow Capital Partners, the Galleon Group, Angelo, Gordon & Co., CIBC World Markets Corp and Oppenheimer & Co. His research experience includes energy, utilities, infrastructure and related industries. Mr. Garvey holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Hofstra University.

Stuard Detmer

Vice President

Mr. Detmer, an experienced international energy executive, is the Senior Partner of Blacktree Energy Group in Geneva, Switzerland. Formerly the CEO of Sibir Energy PLC, he oversaw the company's sale to Gazpromneft and has also served as CEO of Aminex PLC and Senior Independent Director of Exillon Energy PLC. Mr. Detmer was also the Acting Chairman of Nobel Oilfield Services, Inc. He holds a BA in Economics and Russian from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business Administration. Currently, he serves as a director of Blue Fuels Horizon LLC, a leading energy company specializing in sustainable fuel solutions.

Alessandro Pelizzon

Vice President of Administration and Board of Directors Member

Mr. Pelizzon (Alex) holds and MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and has an extensive background in capital markets Sales & Trading, Portfolio Management, Fund Structuring and Anti-Money Laundering & Risk Management Compliance. He is a Senior Partner at Black Tree Energy Group and Director and VP of Administration for Blue Fuels Horizon LLC.

Grey Fuentes

Vice President of Operations and Safety

Grey Fuentes is an experienced General Manager in the energy industry with expertise in negotiation, customer service, and engineering. Currently serving as Chief Administrative Officer of Lindsayca and General Manager of Lindsayca Mexico, Ms Fuentes is known for her strategic vision, operational excellence, and leadership skills. With a proven track record of optimizing operations, driving business growth, and building strong customer relationships, Ms Fuentes is a dynamic leader who gets results.

Brendan Dukes

Vice President of Communication

Mr. Dukes is a highly experienced finance executive with expertise in debt capital markets and leveraged lending. He focuses on building relationships with various investors, media and stakeholders. Mr. Dukes manages all communications activities related to the Blue Fuels Horizon brand and acts as the spokesperson for the Blue Fuels Horizon regarding any media and investor inquiries. Before joining Ardour Capital in 2019, Brendan served as Vice President at Madison Parker Financial. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from James Madison University with a minor in Law. At Ardour Capital, Brendan focuses on transitional and renewable energy infrastructure. He leverages his deep understanding of the debt capital markets landscape to help clients achieve their financial objectives in these areas.

Bruce Best

Vice President of Business Development

Mr. Best is a corporate professional with over 35 years of experience in the industrial gas industry in North America. He has held various roles, including gas applications engineering, product management, business development, and business management. Bruce's most recent corporate role was as Director - Onsite Business, where he managed businesses for gaseous oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen plants, overseeing strategy planning, marketing, business development, and financial analysis. Currently, as a consultant to the industrial gas business, Bruce has worked on projects involving marketing analysis, financial analysis, and securing funding. He holds a bachelor's degree in Science from The Pennsylvania State University and has participated in executive management programs at INSEAD and Darden School of Business. Currently, he serves as vice president of Blue Fuels Horizon LLC and partner of Blacktree Energy Group. Bruce focuses his responsibilities on finding and securing new business opportunities and initiating and providing on-going support for the multiple aspects of project development for Blue Fuels Horizon.

Nelson Drake

Advisor to the Board

Mr. Drake is an accomplished Energy Industry Executive with a proven track record in business development and operations. As a Board Director and Sr. Vice President of Business Development at LindsayCA, he has successfully led companies through various stages of growth and turnaround, with a focus on Latin American markets. Nelson has expertise in profit and loss (P&L) management, deal-making, and new market entrance, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. He has a strong emphasis on customer and vendor partnerships, team and talent development, and navigating overseas business challenges in high-pressure environments. Nelson Drake is a visionary leader driving growth and success in the energy industry.

Kerry Dukes

Board of Directors Member

Mr. Dukes is responsible for Corporate Finance, Company organization, financing, and compliance aspects of the business. With over 30 years of experience in the investment banking and securities industry, Mr. Dukes has managed over 100 public and private offerings. Prior to Ardour, he served as Founder/Senior Managing Partner/Head of Global Activities of BlueStone Capital from 1995 to 2001. He has also served on the board of numerous public companies and has testified as an industry expert witness.