Overview

• Commissioning of the Dradenau combined heat and power unit moves from spring 2026 to autumn or the end of 2026 after contractor-notified delays.
• The coal-fired Wedel plant will remain in operation until the end of 2026 to secure district heat in Hamburg’s west.
• Hamburger Energiewerke is adding about 100 fitters and expanding shift work to tackle the backlog of pipe installations and welds.
• The delay adds around €74 million in costs, bringing the project budget to roughly €650 million as responsibility for overruns is reviewed.
• Construction is about 85% complete with major components installed, and officials maintain Hamburg’s 2030 coal-exit goal remains on track.