PreussenElektra

What PreussenElektra does

PreussenElektra is a privately held German nuclear energy company headquartered at Ricklinger Stadtweg 123 in Hannover, employing between 1,001 and 5,000 people. Its core business is the decommissioning of nuclear power plants and the management of associated radioactive materials, including the transport and storage of used nuclear fuel in CASTOR casks, systematic dismantling of reactor structures, extraction of heavy components such as steam generators, and clearance of sites to enable potential reuse. The company is best evidenced through its ongoing decommissioning of the Brokdorf nuclear power plant, where it has completed removal of the last CASTOR cask, eliminated over 99% of site radioactivity, and begun extracting the four steam generators for transport via a dedicated roll-on/roll-off ramp in Kleinensiel. The reactor building facade is being dismantled using a precision four-ton steel ball method, reflecting the specialized, capital-intensive nature of the work.

The business operates under German regulatory oversight with formal decommissioning permits issued by state authorities — most recently Minister Christian Meyer delivered the official permit during a site visit to Brokdorf. Commercial customer relationships are not publicly disclosed; pricing is not published; and revenue mechanics are not reported in the source data. Distribution is effectively direct, mediated by regulatory approval and political sponsorship (including a ceremonial visit by Minister President Olaf Lies) rather than commercial marketing. The company underwent a leadership transition from Peter Schwarz to Jörg Bornemann, who now heads the firm as it advances through the most execution-intensive phase of Brokdorf and presumably positions for additional German and European decommissioning mandates tied to the country's nuclear phase-out.

Name

PreussenElektra

Legal name

PreussenElektra

Website

https://preussenelektra.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

PreussenElektra is a German nuclear energy company headquartered in Hannover that specializes in decommissioning nuclear power plants and managing radioactive materials, currently executing the dismantling of the Brokdorf reactor and clearing sites for potential reuse.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nuclear Decommissioning Services

NAICS

Remediation Services (562910), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Nuclear Plant Decommissioning & Site Restoration (EUACADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Decontamination & Dismantling (D&D) of Nuclear Facilities (EUAKAFAB), Facility Deactivation, Defueling Support & Transition to Decommissioning (EUAKAFAH), Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) Development, Licensing & Operations (EUAKAHAC), Radioactive Waste Processing, Packaging & On-site Interim Storage (Decommissioning Waste) (EUAKAFAE)

Keywords

• Nuclear decommissioning services
• Radioactive waste management
• Used fuel transport
• Reactor dismantling
• Nuclear site clearance

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanover

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Core offering

PreussenElektra is a German nuclear energy company that manages the safe decommissioning of nuclear power plants in Germany. The company provides end-to-end services including radioactive core removal, used nuclear fuel transport in CASTOR casks, steam generator extraction and transport via Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) logistics, and systematic dismantling of reactor structures to achieve near-complete site radioactivity clearance.

Product overview

PreussenElektra is a German nuclear energy company focused on nuclear power plant decommissioning services. Based on available information, the company manages the decommissioning of nuclear facilities in Germany, including activities such as nuclear fuel transport and storage, radioactive decontamination, steam generator removal, and site cleanup operations. The company operates the Brokdorf nuclear plant decommissioning site and maintains transport infrastructure including roll-on/roll-off ramps in Kleinensiel for moving heavy equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Minister Christian MeyercoreOthers · 1 February 2026Minister Christian Meyer officially delivered the decommissioning permit during his site visit, representing the government regulatory approval necessary for nuclear facility decommissioning operations.
• Minister President Olaf LiescoreOthers · 1 February 2026Minister President Olaf Lies attended the ceremonial event marking the nuclear decommissioning milestone, representing state-level political support and oversight for the decommissioning project.
• Brokdorf Nuclear Site (Internal Operation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026The decommissioning project at Brokdorf involves systematic extraction and transport of steam generators via Roll on/Roll off (RoRo) operations to Kleinensiel, representing an internal operational logistics partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Sellafield Ltd: UK nuclear site cleanup and decommissioning organization managing the Sellafield complex. Regionally distinct (UK) but highly comparable in scope: legacy reactor dismantling, fuel and waste handling, and site remediation at scale.
• Studsvik AB: Swedish nuclear services company offering decommissioning, waste treatment, and engineering services across Nordic and international markets. Comparable given overlapping decommissioning service portfolio, though primarily Nordic-focused.

Others

• Holtec International: US-headquartered nuclear technology and decommissioning company supplying cask systems, decommissioning services, and used fuel storage. Thematically adjacent as a technology/services provider in the nuclear decommissioning ecosystem rather than a direct German competitor.

Direct peers

• GNS Gesellschaft für Nuklear-Service mbH: German provider of nuclear waste containers, storage, and decommissioning services including CASTOR cask systems. Directly comparable given PreussenElektra's CASTOR cask management and on-site interim storage activities.
• BGZ mbH (Bundesgesellschaft für Zwischenlagerung): German federal company responsible for interim storage of spent nuclear fuel at multiple German sites. Directly comparable as it manages the downstream storage stage that follows PreussenElektra's spent fuel removal activities.
• EWN GmbH (Entsorgungswerk für Nuklearanlagen): German state-owned nuclear decommissioning and waste management company operating facilities at Greifswald and Rheinsberg. Directly comparable as a German-based nuclear decommissioning specialist serving the same regulatory and technical environment as PreussenElektra.
• NUKEM Technologies GmbH: German nuclear engineering services firm specializing in decommissioning, waste treatment, and fuel cycle consulting. Comparable given overlapping scope in decontamination, dismantling, and radioactive waste processing.
• EnBW Kernkraft GmbH: German nuclear power operator and decommissioning entity within the EnBW group, managing decommissioning of Neckarwestheim and Philippsburg units. Direct peer given parallel German nuclear plant decommissioning mandate.

Broad incumbents

• EDF (Électricité de France): Major French nuclear operator now managing significant decommissioning obligations across its reactor fleet. Comparable as a large nuclear operator-decommissioner, though broader in scope and active generation than PreussenElektra.
• Orano (formerly Areva): French nuclear cycle and decommissioning major offering services across fuel, waste, and dismantling. Broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities but operating as a diversified nuclear services portfolio rather than a focused German decommissioning specialist.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/preussenelektra

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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