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Statement following HSE statement release

By |2024-10-22T15:06:17+01:00October 22nd, 2024|Project News|

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

By |2024-10-18T16:34:11+01:00October 18th, 2024|Project News|

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

By |2024-10-14T09:36:04+01:00October 14th, 2024|Project News|

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

By |2024-07-22T16:05:04+01:00July 22nd, 2024|Project News|

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

By |2024-02-02T11:53:22+00:00February 2nd, 2024|Project News|

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 awarded funding by UK Government

By |2023-12-15T11:02:12+00:00December 15th, 2023|Project News|

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 totalling up to 125 MW

Hybont Featured on GB News

By |2023-11-29T10:30:13+00:00August 23rd, 2023|Project 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 Business Editor of GB News,

Hybont Passes Initial Due Diligence on Shortlisted Projects

By |2023-08-18T09:46:06+01:00August 18th, 2023|Project News|

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 Zero Hydrogen Fund, which supports

Proposed green hydrogen project in Bridgend hits next milestone

By |2023-04-27T18:33:41+01:00April 27th, 2023|Project News|

Proposed green hydrogen project in Bridgend hits next milestone Following consultation with the local community and a recent feedback and information event, a planning application for HyBont green hydrogen project in Bridgend has been submitted to Bridgend County Borough Council. Marubeni Europower’s green hydrogen production and refuelling facility at Brynmenyn Industrial Estate would

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