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South Korean utilities giant KEPCO considers hydrogen project for Bylong Valley

KEPCO's open-cut coal mine proposal for the NSW Bylong Valley was knocked back three times, but to the surprise of local farmers, it is now exploring a hydrogen opportunity.

The company, which is majority-owned by the South Korean government, proposed to develop an open-cut coal mine in the Valley.

That was rejected by the Independent Planning Commission in 2019, and twice by appeals courts. 

A company spokesperson said "KEPCO is considering various post-appeal options including a possible hydrogen opportunity at Bylong".

"We are unable to provide any further comments at this stage."

Local farmer and president of the Bylong Valley Projection Alliance Phillip Kennedy said he was "shocked" at the proposal.