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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
Hybont Featured on BBC Wales
Hybont featured on BBC Wales Hybont was featured on BBC Wales in a news report that looks at the adoption of hydrogen in the UK and explores potential uses. It calls on UK Government to make quicker decisions on hydrogen to speed up the ‘fuel of the future to
First Cymru trials hydrogen bus in Bridgend
First Cymru trials hydrogen bus in Bridgend HyBont hydrogen bus has been trialled with bus operator First Cymru as part of a two-week pilot to offer a cleaner alternative to conventional diesel buses. The bus has been travelling from the First Cymru depot in Brynmenyn Industrial Estate across routes
Hybont Featured on GB News
Hybont Featured on GB News Hybont was featured on GB News this week in a piece that explores the benefits of the project for Bridgend and in driving the green hydrogen industry across Wales. Tomoki Nishino, President and CEO of Marubeni Europower, was interviewed by Liam Halligan, Economics and
Hybont Passes Initial Due Diligence on Shortlisted Projects
Hybont Passes Initial Due Diligence on Shortlisted Projects In a significant stride towards bolstering the UK's renewable energy and hydrogen landscape, HyBont, Marubeni Europower’s green hydrogen project in Bridgend, has successfully passed the initial due diligence process in the latest round of allocations for the UK Government’s Net
Site investigations inform proposals for HyBont Green Hydrogen Project
Site investigations inform proposals for HyBont Green Hydrogen Project To inform the proposals for a green hydrogen production and refuelling facility at Brynmenyn Industrial Estate and the associated Bryncethin Solar PV array, Marubeni commissioned a series of site investigations to better understand the geotechnical character and properties of
