Amprio GmbH

Amprio GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rheinmetall AG and has been providing energy services for Group companies and companies located on industrial sites/parks operated by Rheinmetall since 2025. The main services include

• strategic energy procurement,
• the operation of in-house generation plants and
• the operation of the closed distribution network at Rheinmetall Industrial Park Neckarsulm.

Our focus is on the procurement of electricity, natural gas, the operation of in-house generation plants (PV) and the distribution of electrical energy.

Strategic energy procurement follow the approach of organizing the energy supply through Amprio GmbH economically, reliably and sustainably. Long-term goals are pursued and market mechanisms are used to optimize costs and minimize risks.

Objectives of strategic energy procurement are

1. Cost optimization
   - Securing favorable energy prices, e.g. through long-term contracts and spot market strategies.
   - Reduction of energy costs through market analysis and timing of procurement decisions.

2. Risk minimization
   - Protection against price volatility through hedging
   - Diversification of energy sources and suppliers.
3. Security of supply
   - Ensuring a continuous and reliable energy supply.
   - Reduction of dependencies, e.g. through multiple suppliers or in-house energy generation
4. Sustainability
   - Integration of renewable energies into the energy supply.
   - Reduction of the carbon footprint and compliance with regulatory requirements.
5. Flexibility
   - Establishing a dynamic procurement model that can react quickly to market changes.
   - Use of demand-side management or energy-saving measures.

How strategic energy procurement works

1. Analysis of energy requirements
   - Determination of current and future energy consumption.
   - Differentiation according to locations, processes and energy types (e.g. electricity, gas).
2. Market analysis and timing
   - Monitoring the energy markets and price developments.
   - Use of market models to identify optimal times for energy purchasing.
3. Portfolio strategy
   - Defining a mix of short-term and long-term contracts.
   - Integration of renewable energies and in-house generation (e.g. photovoltaics).
4. Risk management
   - Use of hedging instruments (e.g. futures, options).
   - Ongoing assessment of risks such as market price fluctuations, supply shortfalls or regulatory changes.
5. Supplier selection and contract management
   - Selecting the best suppliers based on price, reliability and sustainability.
   - Negotiation of contract terms (e.g. price commitment, flexibility).
6. Monitoring and optimization
   - Ongoing monitoring of energy prices and consumption.
   - Adjustment of the procurement strategy in the event of changes to the general conditions.

Strategic energy procurement requires close cooperation between energy experts, controlling and management in order to achieve both economic and ecological goals.

As the distribution network operator for the Rheinmetall Industrial Park at Neckarsulm, we provide comprehensive support for the supply of electricity and gas to our customers. This includes the installation of electrical equipment, the operation of supply systems as a regulated energy supply network (closed distribution network), and the operation of measuring points with over 3,000 meters and data points.

If customers' supply requirements change, we provide advice on design and planning as well as on installation and commissioning.

As the operator of the energy supply network, we offer technical maintenance of switchgear and substations as well as a corresponding fault clearance service with 24/7 on-call support for a stable and secure energy supply.