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Controversial plans to build a new hydrogen energy facility have been given the go-ahead despite years of public and council concern.
Japanese firm Marubeni Europower wants to create a hydrogen storage and refuelling unit, as well as a solar energy scheme across two sites in Bryncethin and Brynmenyn, in Bridgend county.
In 2023 Bridgend council pulled out of financially backing the plans, but the firm continued its application, which was then halted in November 2024 following safety concerns.
The Welsh government paused the application, but has withdrawn its holding direction allowing the council to finally approve the plan.
