Key highlights
- Uniper sold Uniper Wärme GmbH to Steag Iqony Group.
- The district heating network serves over 14,400 customers and spans 750 km.
- Heat sources include CHP plants, mine gas, and industrial waste heat.
- The sale is part of EU-mandated structural remedies for Uniper.
Transaction Overview
Uniper has completed the sale of Uniper Wärme GmbH to Steag Iqony Group. This transaction is part of the structural remedies mandated by the European Commission as a condition for Uniper's stabilization package under state aid law.
District Heating Network
Uniper Wärme GmbH operates a district heating network that serves over 14,400 customers. The network extends over 750 kilometers and utilizes heat generated during electricity production in combined heat and power (CHP) plants.
Eco-Friendly Heat Sources
In addition to CHP plants, the company employs various environmentally friendly heat generation methods. These include using heat from mine gas, waste heat from industrial processes, and heat produced in electric boilers and smaller decentralized CHP plants.
