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Statement following HSE statement release
Statement following HSE statement release The Special Development Control Committee meeting to consider the planning application for HyBont scheduled for 17 October 2024 was unable to go ahead as planned. This was due to further information received from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) which is the regulator
Special DCC Postponed
Special DCC Postponed The Special Development Control Committee meeting to consider the planning application for HyBont scheduled for 17 October 2024 was unable to go ahead as planned. This was due to further information received from a statutory consultee. Bridgend County Borough Council are now reviewing this new
Officer’s Report recommends Marubeni Europower’s HyBont Project for Approval
Officer’s Report recommends Marubeni Europower’s HyBont Project for Approval Bridgend County Borough Council Officers have published their committee report on Marubeni Europower’s HyBont Green Hydrogen Project. The report recommends that subject to the holding direction from Welsh Government being lifted that planning permission is granted with conditions. The
Marubeni shows off hydrogen bus in Bridgend – a drive towards a greener future
Marubeni shows off hydrogen bus in Bridgend - a drive towards a greener future On the 3rd - 5th July 2024, a free shuttle bus service running between Bridgend Station and Bridgend College’s Pencoed Campus for future Bridgend College students. Powered completely by hydrogen, the service showcased green
Hybont Featured on ITV Wales’ Sharp End
Hybont Featured on ITV Wales’ Sharp End Hybont is featured on ITV Wales’ Sharp End in a news report that explores the arguments for and against hydrogen. The piece includes interviews with George Dodd, Senior Vice President at Marubeni Europower which looks at hydrogen safety, its uses and
HyBont awarded funding by UK Government
HyBont awarded funding by UK Government HyBont, Marubeni Europower’s green hydrogen project in Bridgend, has been successfully awarded funding by the UK Government’s first hydrogen electrolysis allocation round (HAR1). The Net Zero Hydrogen Fund supports the development of green hydrogen projects in the UK, with hydrogen production projects
Bridgend students encouraged to enter renewable energy competition
Bridgend students encouraged to enter renewable energy competition Students from secondary schools and FE colleges across Bridgend are being encouraged to enter a competition to design a green hydrogen energy system, to win an all-expenses-paid trip to London. The hydrogen schools competition is being sponsored by Marubeni Europower
Inspiring future generations: Primary school children given lesson on potential of green hydrogen in decarbonisation
Inspiring future generations: Primary school children given lesson on potential of green hydrogen in decarbonisation Children at Llangewydd Junior School in Bridgend have taken part in STEM based workshops on how green hydrogen can help decarbonise emissions and improve air quality. One of the workshop highlights included getting
