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Uniper, Evonik and Iqony Advance Energy Transition with Scalable Industrial Waste Heat Recovery Solution

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, April 2026

(IN BRIEF) Uniper and Evonik have commissioned an innovative high-temperature heat pump in Herne, Germany, capable of converting industrial waste heat into district heating for around 1,000 households. The system, operated in collaboration with Iqony, delivers up to 1.5 megawatts … Read the full press release

NKT Secures Long-Term Solar Electricity Supply from Uniper to Support German Production Sites

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, February 2026

(IN BRIEF) Uniper and NKT have signed a ten-year physical Power Purchase Agreement under which NKT will purchase 100% of the renewable electricity and associated Guarantees of Origin from Uniper’s new 17.2 MWp Voslapper Groden solar park in Wilhelmshaven, supporting … Read the full press release

Uniper and nLighten Establish Time-Coordinated Renewable Energy Supply for Carbon-Free Data Center Operations in Germany

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, January 2026

(IN BRIEF) Uniper has entered into a renewable electricity supply agreement with nLighten to power all of the company’s German data centers with carbon-free energy available 24/7. The contract combines standard electricity with a guaranteed hydropower baseload and offers hourly … Read the full press release

Uniper SE Initiates Divestment of Helium Assets Following EU State Aid Decision

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, January 2026

(IN BRIEF) Uniper SE has initiated a formal process to sell its helium business in line with European Commission state aid requirements. The transaction includes helium supply and storage agreements and a fleet of ISO containers, with no employee transfers … Read the full press release

RWE appoints Sopna Sury to head European and Australian renewables portfolio following Wünschel’s move to Vonovia

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, December 2025

(IN BRIEF) RWE announced that Katja Wünschel, CEO of its renewables business in Europe and Australia, will leave the company on 31 March 2026 to join Vonovia as Chief Development Officer. Sopna Sury, currently Executive Board member at RWE Generation … Read the full press release

Iqony Fernwärme Boosts Climate-Friendly Heating with Uniper Wärme Acquisition

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, August 2025

(IN BRIEF) Iqony Fernwärme GmbH (Steag Iqony Group) has agreed to acquire Uniper Wärme GmbH from Uniper Kraftwerke GmbH, in compliance with EU state aid conditions tied to Uniper’s 2022 stabilization package. Uniper Wärme, founded in 1964, serves over 14,400 … Read the full press release

Uniper and Energiekontor Break Ground on 46.2 MW East Ayrshire Wind Farm to Power 66,000 Homes

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, June 2025

(IN BRIEF) Uniper and Energiekontor UK have launched construction on a 46.2 MW wind farm in East Ayrshire, Scotland, capable of powering over 66,000 homes. Approved in 2022 and revised in 2024, the seven-turbine project starts building in 2027 and … Read the full press release

Woodside and Uniper Expand LNG Partnership with 2 Mtpa Deal Linked to Louisiana Project

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) Uniper and Woodside have signed long-term LNG supply agreements totaling up to 2 Mtpa, with 1 Mtpa sourced from the upcoming Louisiana LNG project and up to 1 Mtpa from Woodside’s global portfolio. These deals aim to strengthen … Read the full press release

Vonovia Strengthens Supervisory Board with Financial and Energy Experts Ahead of AGM

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) Vonovia SE will propose Michael Rüdiger and Dr Marcus Schenck for election to its Supervisory Board at the 2025 Annual General Meeting, replacing Dr Ute Geipel-Faber and Hildegard Müller. Both nominees bring decades of leadership in the financial … Read the full press release

AVR Rebounds: Full Heat Supply Restored to Eneco’s Grid After 18-Month Recovery from Devastating Fire

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, March 2025

(IN BRIEF) Following more than 18 months of repair work, the AVR waste processing plant in Rozenburg has fully resumed heat supply to Eneco’s heat grid after a major fire in September 2023 disrupted operations. Eneco’s swift actions—switching to heat … Read the full press release

Uniper and Kyuden International Partner to Expand Hydrogen and Ammonia Trading in Global Energy Market

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) Uniper SE and Kyuden International Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in hydrogen and ammonia trading, renewable energy, and carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). The partnership combines Uniper’s global portfolio of low-carbon and … Read the full press release

Uniper Ruhrgas International GmbH to Sell 18.26% Stake in AS Latvijas Gaze

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, December 2024

(IN BRIEF) Uniper Ruhrgas International GmbH, a subsidiary of Uniper SE, plans to sell its 18.26% stake in AS Latvijas Gaze through an open and transparent bidding process, following approval from the European Commission. AS Latvijas Gaze, a major player … Read the full press release

Stegra Partners with Uniper for Long-Term Renewable Energy Supply to Power Green Steel Production

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) Stegra has partnered with Uniper in a six-year power purchase agreement to supply 6 TWh of electricity to its green steel production plant in Boden, Sweden, from 2027 to 2032. The electricity will power a 700MW electrolysis plant … Read the full press release

Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station Marks End of Coal Generation in the UK After 140 Years

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, October 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station, operated by Uniper near Nottingham, officially ceased coal generation on September 30, 2024, marking the end of over 140 years of coal-fired power in the UK. Since its commissioning in 1967, the station has … Read the full press release

Sweden’s Forsmark and Ringhals Nuclear Plants Extend Reactor Lifespan to Boost Fossil-Free Electricity Supply

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, June 2024

(IN BRIEF) The owners of Sweden’s Forsmark and Ringhals nuclear power plants have decided to extend the operational life of their reactors from 60 to 80 years. This initiative aims to increase the production of fossil-free electricity into the 2060s, … Read the full press release

Uniper Expands Renewable Portfolio with Acquisition of 20.4 MW Photovoltaic Project in Poland

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, May 2024

(IN BRIEF) Uniper has entered into a share purchase agreement with Photon Energy Group for the acquisition of a 20.4 MW photovoltaic project in northeastern Poland, expected to close by the end of 2024. The move aligns with Uniper’s strategy … Read the full press release

Uniper’s Bold Steps Towards Sustainability: New Reports, Targets, and Human Rights Commitment

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) Uniper, a prominent energy company, has released its eighth Sustainability Report and its inaugural Climate Transition Plan, signifying a pivotal shift towards sustainability. The Climate Transition Plan outlines Uniper’s trajectory towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2040, ten years … Read the full press release

Uniper Revives Düsseldorf Marathon: Return of City’s Premier Event Draws Global Attention

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Düsseldorf Marathon, sponsored by international energy company Uniper, is set to make a triumphant return to the city on April 27, 2025, after a hiatus of six years. With Uniper’s support and the full organizational reins taken … Read the full press release