VGP and Opel Celebrate the Topping-Out Ceremony for the Global Opel and Stellantis Germany Headquarters in Rüsselsheim
Published on 02 September 2026
- Structural work on the grEEn-campus enters the next phase
- A modern campus for work, research and innovation is taking shape across 114,000 m²
- Flexible working environments and a sustainable building concept
- Energy supplied by photovoltaic panels and one of Germany’s largest geothermal systems
2 September 2026 – Antwerp/Düsseldorf/Rüsselsheim.
VGP, Opel, and Stellantis Germany are jointly celebrating the topping-out ceremony for the ‘grEEn-campus’ at VGP Park Rüsselsheim. VGP, a European owner, manager, and developer of high-quality logistics and light industrial real estate, as well as a provider of renewable energy solutions, is constructing the new global Opel headquarters and the new headquarters of Stellantis Germany on the former Opel site along Mainzer Straße.
Those attending the topping-out ceremony include Jan Van Geet, CEO of the VGP Group; Florian Huettl, CEO of Opel/Vauxhall and Managing Director of Stellantis Germany; and Patrick Burghardt, Mayor of the City of Rüsselsheim am Main. With the topping-out ceremony, the structural work on the central buildings is largely complete. The project remains on schedule. Interior fit-out work is now beginning in stages, starting with the eastern section of the building. Construction is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2027.
VGP is developing the “grEEn-campus” for Opel and Stellantis Germany on a site covering around 114,000 square metres. It comprises an administration building of approximately 23,000 square metres, a research and development building – including a design centre – covering around 36,000 square metres, and a multi-storey car park of around 55,000 square metres. The new global Opel headquarters and the headquarters of Stellantis Germany are located in the administration building. Modern workspaces are being created to support flexible working and teamwork. In the future, prototypes and the latest vehicle designs will be developed in the research and development building and the design centre.
Sustainable building design and energy supply
The aim for the entire campus is to achieve at least the DGNB Gold certification, which recognises particularly sustainable buildings. Even during the construction phase, VGP is committed to adopt resource-efficient building methods (embodied carbon). The use of the Unidome hollow-core system has saved around 735 cubic metres of concrete. This has reduced CO₂ emissions by around 155 tonnes, lowered the structure’s weight by approximately 1,850 tonnes and avoided more than 100 concrete deliveries. In addition, sustainable building materials are being used, which contribute to a pleasant indoor climate.
The campus is powered by a photovoltaic system integrated into a green roof. The green roof promotes biodiversity, improves the microclimate and helps to cool the buildings. The energy concept is complemented by a near-surface geothermal system, located beneath the future multi-storey car park, which is one of the largest of its kind in Germany. It absorbs heat from the ground and stores it. In conjunction with highly efficient heat pumps, the stored energy is used for heating and cooling all year round.
“With the grEEn-campus, we are sustainably developing a historic industrial site and transforming it into a new, future-proof facility,” says Jan Van Geet, CEO of the VGP Group. “The topping-out ceremony marks an important milestone in this process. Together with Opel, Stellantis Germany and the city of Rüsselsheim, we are creating space for research, innovation and modern working environments.”
“With today’s topping-out ceremony, we are celebrating the fact that our grEEn-campus is continuing to take shape. Here, we are creating a modern and sustainable working environment that puts the needs of our employees at the centre and offers space for collaboration, creativity and innovation,” explains Florian Huettl, CEO of Opel/Vauxhall and Managing Director of Stellantis Germany. “This investment sends a strong signal about the future of our site. With the grEEn-campus, we are implementing a key component of our future plans for Germany and strengthening Rüsselsheim as a modern centre for development and innovation.”
Patrick Burghardt, Mayor of Rüsselsheim am Main, emphasises: “With the grEEn-campus, the transformation of the historic Opel site is becoming visible step by step. At a time of far-reaching changes in the automotive industry, such investments send an important signal for Rüsselsheim as a business location. The grEEn-campus represents a strong commitment to the city’s sustainable development and demonstrates its potential for innovation, high-quality jobs and economic strength.”
City Councillor Simon Valerius also welcomes the project’s progress: “The grEEn-campus is a major boost for urban development. It sets new standards for commercial development that is both energy-efficient and architecturally contemporary. It also contributes significantly to enhancing the quality of Rüsselsheim’s western entrance.”
VGP acquired the site, covering around 700,000 square metres on Mainzer Straße and Federal Road 43, in autumn 2023. The three plots constitute the company’s largest brownfield project to date. In addition to the grEEn-campus for Opel and Stellantis Germany, VGP is developing further sites at VGP Park Rüsselsheim for industrial companies as well as small and medium-sized enterprises with high added value. The development of the site is taking place in close consultation with the city of Rüsselsheim and the relevant authorities. Exclusive negotiations are underway with potential users for several other sites.