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Green hydrogen is planned to replace fossil fuels, particularly in industries that are difficult to electrify. In Finland, hydrogen projects of approximately EUR 13.3 billion are being planned.

The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is a multilateral agreement between states that applies to cross-border investments in the energy sector.

On 23 June 2025, the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment issued a draft Government Decree on Offshore Wind Power in the Exclusive Economic Zone ("EEZ") ("Decree") for public consultation.

On 17 November 2022 the Ministry of Finance published government proposal HE 279/2022, which proposes that the Income Tax Act be amended so that income...

The European energy market fell into a crisis after Russia attacked Ukraine. In Finland and the other European countries, the discussion on climate and energy policy soon started to focus...

Foreign investors view Finland's technological prowess, skilled workforce, stable business climate, and commitment to sustainability as the primary drivers for investing in Finland

The European Commission adopted a Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF) on 25 June 2025 to support implementation of the goals set out in the Clean Industrial Deal (see our Legal Alert on the Deal).

Finland's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is preparing urgent amendments to the Electricity Market Act that would fundamentally reshape how network operators allocate scarce grid capacity. The proposed priority system would rank connection requests into four distinct groups, with electricity storage facilities receiving the lowest priority while small consumption sites and critical infrastructure secure top placement.

The green transition is making unparalleled strides in the Nordics. Market-based development and being open to new innovations have made Finland one of the leading countries in the energy transition.

The new Building Act will enter into force on 1 January 2025 and replace the provisions concerning construction in the Land Use and Building Act currently in force.

Finland's land use planning system is undergoing a major overhaul with the proposed Land Use Act, introducing significant changes to regional plan authority, planning processes, and renewable energy project requirements. The reform aims to streamline administrative procedures while imposing new distance requirements for wind turbines and planning obligations for solar power plants that will fundamentally reshape how developers approach renewable energy projects.

Hallitus antoi torstaina 8.5.2025 hallituksen esityksen useista muutoksista sähkömarkkinalakiin, joilla pyritään turvaamaan sähkötuotannon ja kasvavan kulutuksen kuormien integroiminen kantaverkkoon ja suurjännitteiseen jakeluverkkoon sujuvasti ja kustannustehokkaasti.