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Fingrid did not breach its connection and transmission obligation or the obligation to develop the grid when OL3 was connected to the grid

According to the Energy Authority’s view, the grid operator Fingrid Oyj did not breach its connection, transmission and development obligations when the Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant unit was connected to the electrical grid. 

Press release 12.1.2024
The Energy Authority to launch an investigation on an incorrect tender submitted to the power exchange on 23 November 2023

The Energy Authority will launch an investigation on the incorrect tender submitted to the power exchange in the Finnish bidding zone on Thursday 23 November 2023 and its effects on the functioning of the market and on different market participants. As the authority supervising the operation of the power exchange, the Energy Authority will investigate whether the regulation of the power exchange may have been violated in the case and how similar situations can be prevented in the future. The Agency shall investigate the matter in cooperation with regulatory authorities in other countries.

Press release 24.11.2023
National report on electricity and natural gas markets in 2022

The Energy Authority has prepared enclosed national report on the state of the Finnish electricity and natural gas markets in 2022.

Press release 13.7.2023
​​Consultation on amending terms and conditions of​ Floating LNG Terminal Finland Oy

The Finnish Energy Authority (Energiavirasto) will carry out a consultation on application to amend the terms and conditions made by Floating LNG Terminal Finland Oy for Energy Authority on 14.3.2023. The consultation is open from 16th March until 30th March 2023.

Press release 16.3.2023
Consultation on discounts, multipliers and seasonal factors in gas transmission

In accordance with Article 28 of Commission Regulation the Energy Authority carries out a consultation. The consultation is open from 11th November until 25th November 2022.

Press release 11.11.2022
Consultation on gas market Terms and Conditions of Balancing 

The Energy Authority reserves the opportunity for those interested in the matter to present their views on the Terms and Conditions of Balancing proposed by the transmission system operator. Statements must be submitted to the Energy Authority no later than 23 November 2022.

Press release 9.11.2022
European energy regulators: Energy exports between EU countries should not be restricted

It is very important that EU Member States continue exporting electricity and gas to neighbouring countries in order to secure sufficient supply of energy during the coming winter. This is highlighted in a press release of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER). ACER emphasises that an integrated energy market supports the sufficient supply of energy in all Member States and lowers the peak prices of gas and electricity.

Press release 26.10.2022
Postponement of FinEstLat and Lithuanian gas market merge

On 1 January 2020, the single entry tariff zone of Finland, Estonia and Latvia (FinEstLat) started operating. The merger of FinEstLat means the linking of the Finnish, Estonian and Latvian markets, removing the internal tariffs in the region and setting the entry tariffs in the region at the same level, by applying the inter-TSO compensation (ITC) mechanism. The results of the operation of FinEstLat single entry tariff zone are greatly positive. 

Press release 26.10.2022
National report on electricity and natural gas markets in 2021

The Energy Authority has prepared enclosed report on the state of the Finnish electricity and natural gas markets in 2021.

Press release 11.7.2022
Emissions in Finland’s emissions trading sector increased by 0.7 million tonnes in 2021

Total emissions of Finnish installations within the scope of the EU’s emissions trading system were 20.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2021. Emissions increased by 3.8 per cent from 2020.

Press release 1.4.2022