UPM Energy is a responsible energy producer with versatile energy sources and production resources, as well as strong technological competence in energy production. We aim at expanding our low-emission power generation, holding growth opportunities in CO2-free energy and market competencies.
Electricity generation
We focus on zero-carbon electricity to support mitigation of climate change.
Hydropower
Renewable and flexible hydropower is an essential part of UPM Energy's versatile energy portfolio. Hydropower is a cost efficient way to generate electricity; the power plants have low maintenance costs and a long life span.
Shareholdings
Pohjolan Voima Oyj
Kemijoki Oy
Länsi-Suomen Voima Oy
UPM Energy has shares in the hydropower plants of three Finnish energy companies,
along with eight own hydropower plants.
Nuclear Power
CO2-free nuclear power has an important role in UPM Energy's sustainable energy production scheme. UPM Energy has a remarkable shareholdings in the energy company Pohjolan Voima Oy (PVO), which is a majority shareholder in nuclear power producer Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO).
Shareholdings
Pohjolan Voima
Power plant unit Olkiluoto 3 EPR
UPM Energy has shareholdings in the energy company Pohjolan Voima Oyj, which is a majority shareholder in nuclear power producer Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO).
The first nuclear power plant owned by TVO in Olkiluoto was completed in 1978. UPM Energy is a share holder also in the new plant unit, Olkiluoto 3 EPR.
Thermal power
UPM Energy’s thermal power plants produce electricity depending on the market situation.
Shareholdings
Through a shareholding, UPM Energy owns a share of Oy Alholmens Kraft Ab, a biopower plant in Finland. The power plant uses mostly wood based biomass and peat as fuel.
Hydropower plants operated by UPM Energy
Renewable and flexible hydropower is an essential part of our versatile energy portfolio. UPM Energy has eight hydropower plants in Finland. In addition, we operate, as a service, hydropower plants in Kokemäenjoki, Iijoki and Kemijoki. These hydropower plants are owned by Länsi-Suomen Voima, Kolsin Voima and PVO-Vesivoima.
Länsi-Suomen Voima Oy, UPM operated power plant
Location: Harjavalta, some 220 km from Helsinki
Products: hydro power
Founded: 1939
Certification: Environmental Management System ISO 14001
Address: UPM Harjavalta, Voimalaitoksentie 70, FI-29200 Harjavalta, Finland
Location: Sotkamo, some 600 km from Helsinki
Products: hydro power
Founded: 1957
Certification: Environmental Management System ISO 14001
Address: UPM Kallioinen, Kallioisentie 20 B. FI-88640 Sotkamo, Finland
Location: Joensuu, some 460 km from Helsinki
Products: hydro power
Founded: 1958
Certification: Environmental Management System ISO 14001
Address: UPM Kaltimo, Voimalaitoksentie 300, FI-81200 Eno, Finland
Location: Kuhmo, some 585 km from Helsinki
Products: hydro power
Founded: 1950
Certification: Environmental Management System ISO 14001
Address: UPM Katerma, Voimalantie 102, FI-88900 Kuhmo, Finland
Location: Kouvola, some 130 km from Helsinki
Products: hydro power
Founded: 1939
Certification: Environmental Management System ISO 14001
Address: UPM Keltti, Niskalantie 341, FI-45700 Kuusankoski, Finland
Location: Kouvola, some 135 km from Helsinki
Products: hydro power
Founded: 1946
Certification: Environmental Management System ISO 14001
Address: UPM Kuusankoski hydro power plant, Patosillantie 3, FI-45700 Kuusankoski, Finland
Location: Sastamala, some 200 km from Helsinki
Products: hydro power
Founded: 1950
Certification: Environmental Management System ISO 14001
Address: UPM Tyrvää, Hartolankoskentie 100, FI-38210 Sastamala, Finland
Location: Kouvola, some 140 km from Helsinki
Products: hydro power
Founded: 1962
Certification: Environmental Management System ISO 14001
Address: UPM Voikkaa hydro power plant, Myllykalliontie 97, FI-45810 Pilkanmaa, Finland
Location: Äetsä, some 195 km from Helsinki
Products: hydro power
Founded: 1920
Certification: Environmental Management System ISO 14001
Address: UPM Äetsä, Voimalaitoksentie 62, FI-32740 Äetsä, Finland