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Swindon Borough Council approved the addition of a new gas storage dome at Rivan Industries' renewable energy facility in Wroughton, amidst safety fears related to gas leaks. The facility will feature a 13-meter diameter dome, increasing to 14 meters with the outer membrane, for storing small amounts of hydrogen and carbon dioxide.

The project has consolidated its initial plan from five shipping containers to one 40ft container for renewable natural gas generation and three 20ft containers for carbon dioxide, a site office, and equipment storage. The overall site footprint has been reduced from 5,415.47 sq m to 4,931.85 sq m.

The facility's temporary use is permitted until January 2030, after which it must be decommissioned. Development began in early 2025, located at the Science and Innovation Park, a former RAF site.