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Marubeni welcomes HyBont planning progress
Marubeni welcomes HyBont planning progress Marubeni has welcomed news that Councillors have set a new date to determine the application for the HyBont Green Hydrogen Project. At a meeting on 23 January, Members of the Development Control Committee agreed with a council officer proposal that a Special Development
HyBont – latest progress update
HyBont – latest progress update Bridgend County Borough Council is currently running a statutory consultation for a Hazardous Substances Consent (HSC) for the HyBont scheme which will run until 24th January 2025. Separately, the project is also the subject of a live planning application with BCBC. Following concerns
HyBont Bridgend Update – January 2025
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.
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
