HKCF successfully advises Vattenfall on the sale of a minority stake in the Rostock Hard Coal Power Plant to RheinEnergie

HKCF Corporate Finance GmbH has successfully acted as exclusive M&A advisor to the Vattenfall Group on the sale of a minority stake in the Rostock hard coal-fired power plant to RheinEnergie AG. The transaction marks an important step in Vattenfall’s strategic repositioning and underlines RheinEnergie AG’s continued commitment to conventional power generation.

The Rostock hard coal power plant, with a net electrical capacity of approximately 553 MW, is among the most efficient and low-emission facilities of its kind in Germany. Operated in combined heat and power (CHP) mode, the plant makes a significant contribution to the regional energy supply through its integration with the Rostock district heating network.

By acquiring a stake in the plant, RheinEnergie secures long-term access to reliable generation capacity and strengthens its asset base. The transaction was executed through a structured process, during which HKCF provided comprehensive support to Vattenfall in the preparation, structuring, and execution of the sale.