Report evaluates the effects of Government Programme’s distribution obligation entries and the national implementation of RED III Renewable Energy Directive
12.2.2024 16.55
On 12 February 2024, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment published a report on the changes to the distribution obligation of transport fuels. AFRY Management Consulting Oy produced the report on behalf of the Ministry. The report’s purpose was to evaluate the effects of the proposed changes to the distribution obligation outlined in the Government Programme.
IEA gives Finland’s energy policy a positive review again but challenges remain
5.5.2023 11.50
The International Energy Agency (IEA) published the results of its review on Finland’s energy policy on 5 May 2023. According to the review Finland’s nuclear and renewable power strengths provide a solid foundation for reaching its ambitious climate targets. The IEA conducts country reviews of its member countries’ energy policies every five years and issues recommendations for new policy measures.
Transport companies to receive a temporary fuel subsidy
4.8.2022 13.25
On 4 August 2022, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the Act on Fixed-Term Fuel Subsidy for Transport Companies and, based on a resolution approved by Parliament, decided to study whether it would be possible to support operators using light fuel oil as well.
Government sends climate and energy strategy to Parliament – Action plan to help Finland achieve carbon neutrality by 2035
30.6.2022 14.12
On 30 June 2022, the Government submitted its national climate and energy strategy to Parliament as a report. The strategy is a comprehensive action plan for the medium term, which Finland will use to meet the EU’s obligations for 2030 and to achieve the national climate target for 2035. The strategy covers all greenhouse gas emissions in the emissions trading, effort sharing and land use sectors as well as the carbon sinks of land use and other sectors.
Minister Lintilä welcomes new battery chemicals plant in Sotkamo, calling it a “milestone in building a responsible battery value chain”
16.6.2022 14.15
“Terrafame’s battery chemicals plant is a good example of how we are developing the Finnish mining and battery industry towards production of higher value added. Finland is introducing advanced processes and technologies and improving competences in a new area that will enable a responsible green transition,” Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä said at the opening of the plant in Sotkamo on 16 June 2022.
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Report evaluates the effects of Government Programme’s distribution obligation entries and the national implementation of RED III Renewable Energy Directive
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IEA gives Finland’s energy policy a positive review again but challenges remain
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Lower distribution obligation for transport fuels to continue in 2023
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Government to increase vitality of eastern Finland by investing in rail transport and competence building
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Transport companies to receive a temporary fuel subsidy
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