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
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 contribution on our decarbonised pathway.
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 make the most of this
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 72, 74 and 76. Drivers
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 Business Editor of GB News,
Green hydrogen public transportation operating in Bridgend communities Marubeni Europower and Hyppo Hydrogen Solutions have joined forces to deliver community transport services to areas of Bridgend. A zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell car running on local green hydrogen has provided users of Bridgend Community Transport with essential services such as transportation to doctor appointments
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