Project News

HyBont Bridgend Update – January 2025 Marubeni Europower is pleased to confirm that it has submitted a new Hazardous Substances Consent (HSC) application for its HyBont Green Hydrogen project to Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC). The project is also the subject of a live planning application with BCBC. In response to a previous

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 that ensures compliance with Health

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 information and we will continue

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 application will come before a

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 hydrogen’s potential as a key