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What kind of energy does Finland use?

Finland has no domestic fossil fuel production and all supplies of crude oil, natural gas and coal are imported. The energy intensity of the economy and energy consumption per capita are both very high due to the country’s relatively large heavy industry sector and the high heating demand from its cold climate.

What percentage of Finland's energy supply is based on fossil fuels?

In 2021, fossil fuels covered 36% of Finland’s total energy supply (TES), the second-lowest share among IEA countries and much lower than the IEA average of 70%. Finland has no domestic fossil fuel production and all supplies of crude oil, natural gas and coal are imported.

Why does Finland have a high energy demand?

Finland has one of the highest per capita energy demands in the world due to the cold climate, well-developed economy and a robust industrial sector. Finland has made impressive strides in reducing its reliance on fossil fuels by leveraging nuclear power and expanding renewable energy production.

Does Finland rely on fossil fuels?

Thanks to its nuclear reactors and large domestic production of renewable energy (mainly forestry solid biomass as well as generation from hydro and wind), Finland has one of the lowest levels of reliance on fossil fuels among IEA member countries.

How much energy does Finland import from Russia?

In 2021, Finland spent EUR 10.1 billion on energy imports, with EUR 5.3 billion going to imports from Russia. By share of spending, Russia accounted for 81% of Finland’s crude oil net imports, 75% of its natural gas, 52% of its coal and 51% of its electricity net imports. Russia accounted for 25% of wood chips imports for energy use.

What is Finland's Energy Policy?

Finland’s energy policy is focused on reducing the use the gas, especially following the cut‑off of gas supplies from the Russian Federation (hereafter “Russia”), formerly Finland’s main supplier.