
The objective of RE (2005) of electricity was 35% (1997–2010). However, (2006) the Finnish objective was dropped to 31.5% (1997–2010). According to 'Renewables Global Status Report' Finland aims to increase RE only 2% in 13 years. This objective to add the RE use with 2% in 13 years is among the modest of all the EU countries. The public in Finland in 2013 were €700 million for fossil energy and €60 millio. [pdf]
Finland's approach includes nuclear energy, more renewables for electricity and heat, improved energy efficiency, and economy-wide electrification. After Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Finland moved to cut Russian energy imports, which previously comprised 81% of crude oil, 75% of natural gas, and 19% of electricity imports in 2021.
After Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Finland moved to cut Russian energy imports, which previously comprised 81% of crude oil, 75% of natural gas, and 19% of electricity imports in 2021. The country's energy shift is highlighted by launching Europe's first new nuclear reactor in 15 years in April 2023 and expanding onshore wind power.
From 2011 to 2021, Finland experienced a significant shift in its energy mix. The share of fossil fuels in Total Energy Supply (TES) declined from 53% to 36%, with decreases seen across all types: oil (26% to 21%), natural gas (9.6% to 6.4%), and coal (11% to 6.3%). Peat's contribution to TES also decreased from 5.8% to 2.7%.
As mentioned, the hydrogen strategy published in June 2023 points the way towards a hydrogen economy in Finland. The last 5 years have made energy security a big theme in the national energy debate, mostly due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine but also some natural development in the energy sector.
In 2021, Finland's Total Energy Supply (TES) comprised bioenergy and waste (33.6%), oil (20.8%), nuclear (18.5%), coal (6.3%), natural gas (6.4%), electricity imports (4.6%), hydro (4.1%), peat (2.7%), wind (2.2%), and heat (0.6%).
The public energy subsidies in Finland in 2013 were €700 million for fossil energy and €60 million for renewable energy (mainly wood and wind). An increased feed-in tariff was used for new wind power industry in 2011 to 2015.

The objective of RE (2005) of electricity was 35% (1997–2010). However, (2006) the Finnish objective was dropped to 31.5% (1997–2010). According to 'Renewables Global Status Report' Finland aims to increase RE only 2% in 13 years. This objective to add the RE use with 2% in 13 years is among the modest of all the EU countries. The public in Finland in 2013 were €700 million for fossil energy and €60 millio. [pdf]
Finland's approach includes nuclear energy, more renewables for electricity and heat, improved energy efficiency, and economy-wide electrification. After Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Finland moved to cut Russian energy imports, which previously comprised 81% of crude oil, 75% of natural gas, and 19% of electricity imports in 2021.
Renewable energy in Finland increased from 34% of the total final energy consumption (TFEC) in 2011 to 48% by the end of 2021, primarily driven by bioenergy (38%), hydroelectric power (6.1%), and wind energy (3.3%). In 2021, renewables covered 53% of heating and cooling, 39% of electricity generation, and 20% of the transport sector.
In district heat production, the share of renewable wood and other biofuels and waste heat rose to almost 61 % in 2022. The strength of Finland’s energy production has long been the diversity of its production mix – both in electricity and heat production. It should remain so even after fossil fuels are phased out.
After Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Finland moved to cut Russian energy imports, which previously comprised 81% of crude oil, 75% of natural gas, and 19% of electricity imports in 2021. The country's energy shift is highlighted by launching Europe's first new nuclear reactor in 15 years in April 2023 and expanding onshore wind power.
In 2021, Finland's Total Energy Supply (TES) comprised bioenergy and waste (33.6%), oil (20.8%), nuclear (18.5%), coal (6.3%), natural gas (6.4%), electricity imports (4.6%), hydro (4.1%), peat (2.7%), wind (2.2%), and heat (0.6%).
From 2011 to 2021, Finland experienced a significant shift in its energy mix. The share of fossil fuels in Total Energy Supply (TES) declined from 53% to 36%, with decreases seen across all types: oil (26% to 21%), natural gas (9.6% to 6.4%), and coal (11% to 6.3%). Peat's contribution to TES also decreased from 5.8% to 2.7%.

The objective of RE (2005) of electricity was 35% (1997–2010). However, (2006) the Finnish objective was dropped to 31.5% (1997–2010). According to 'Renewables Global Status Report' Finland aims to increase RE only 2% in 13 years. This objective to add the RE use with 2% in 13 years is among the modest of all the EU countries. The public in Finland in 2013 were €700 million for fossil energy and €60 millio. [pdf]
Gasgrid Finland and Fingrid continue their important cooperation to develop Finland's energy system and enable the growth of Finland's hydrogen economy. Link to the Final report below: Energy transmission networks as enablers of the hydrogen economy and a clean energy system Additional information:
Finland's energy and climate strategy targets carbon neutrality by 2035, emphasizing energy security, sustainability, and biodiversity.
There was also only one gas wholesale supplier. Commissioning of Balticconnector pipeline in December 2019 connected the Finnish gas market to Baltic gas markets and enabled gas market opening for competition from 1 January 2020. Gas import through the Imatra entry point was suspended on 21 May 2022 due to currency-related matter with Gazprom.
Gasgrid Finland and Fingrid promote comprehensive development of energy infrastructure in line with future needs in order to promote Finland's competitiveness. In addition to energy infrastructure, it is important to promote the realization of investments in renewable energy production and hydrogen economy value chains in Finland.
In Finland there are no other gas storages. Gasgrid Finland Oy submitted its application for the certification of the TSO to the Energy Au-thority in January 2020. Final certification decision was given on 19 August 2020. Gasgrid Finland Oy is fully owned by the State of Finland.
Finland has no production facilities or underground storage facilities for gas. Natural gas has been used in Finland since 1974 after the first oil crisis. Gasum is the Finnish importer and seller of natural gas, which owns and operates Finnish natural gas transmission system.
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