Vattenfall sells waste incineration plant in Rostock to Danpower!

Vattenfall sells waste incineration plant in Rostock to Danpower!

The decision has been made: Vattenfall is selling its substitute fuel cogeneration plant in the Rostock overseas port to the Danpower Group. This is happening as part of a strategic realignment of the company, which will allow it to focus on the development of wind, solar and hydropower plants in Germany. The sale was officially sealed on September 29, 2025, and the approvals of the Federal Cartel Office and the relevant supervisory bodies have already been received NDR reported.

The waste incineration plant is considered the largest of its kind in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Vattenfall has been the operator since it went into operation in 2010. Danpower now plans to continue operating the plant and thus focus on energy-efficient waste recycling. “Around 50 jobs will be retained,” assures Danpower managing director Sven Schmieder. In this way, the Danpower Group shows that it is not only interested in energy production, but also has a responsibility towards the region.

Sustainable heat supply

A central advantage of the 해당 plant is the efficient use of municipal and commercial waste from Rostock and the surrounding districts. Around 170 gigawatt hours of steam are currently generated there, which is delivered to companies in the port. This could improve under Danpower, as the company plans to increase production to up to 230 gigawatt hours of steam and heat. This would mean that around 23,000 households could be supplied with district heating.

Danpower is a subsidiary of the energy company Enercity, which impresses with innovative approaches to the heating transition. Investments of 26 million euros are planned for the future in the Rostock plant in order to achieve even more sensible use of the heat generated. These investments are a strong signal for the energy transition and the local economy.

A look at waste incineration

What makes waste incineration so attractive? Loud EEW Energy from waste is not only cost-effective and safe, but also a renewable energy source that works independently of global markets. After all, waste that occurs in every household represents a significant source of energy that does not have to be imported. This creates local jobs and waste recycling contributes to the reduction of landfill space - entirely in the interests of the environment.

The upcoming changes at the Rostock waste incineration plant are an exciting example of how companies can shape not only their own future, but also that of the region through strategic sales and targeted investments. Although Vattenfall is withdrawing as an operator, it remains a key player in the transition to renewable energy, while Danpower takes over responsibility for waste recycling. A step that shows that something is definitely moving here.