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KEMIJOKI OY

Kemijoki Oy is a leading producer of hydropower and regulating power in Finland.

Lobbying Activity

Kemijoki Oy urges technology-neutral EU funding for hydropower

11 Nov 2025
Topic — The Commission is seeking feedback on the EU's post-2027 long-term budget and competitiveness.
Message — Kemijoki Oy requests that the Competitiveness Fund follows a technology-neutral approach. They urge the Commission to explicitly include funding for traditional and storage hydropower.12
Why — This inclusion would enable the company to secure subsidies for its hydropower projects.3
Impact — Excluding these technologies could jeopardize grid stability and lead to frequent energy blackouts.4
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Kemijoki Oy seeks state aid exemptions for pumped hydropower

6 Oct 2025
Topic — This consultation reviews rules for exempting state aid from prior European Commission approval.
Message — Kemijoki Oy requests the inclusion of pumped hydropower storage in the General Block Exemption Regulation. They propose reclassifying the technology to bypass burdensome state aid notification requirements.12
Why — This would allow the company to fund its 550 MW plant without regulatory delays.34
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Meeting with Katri Kulmuni (Member of the European Parliament) and Maa- ja metsätaloustuottajain Keskusliitto – Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners

2 Oct 2025 · Ajankohtaiset EU-asiat

Kemijoki Oy urges fast-track permitting for pumped hydropower storage

5 Aug 2025
Topic — EU plan to accelerate the upgrade and expansion of electricity grid infrastructure.
Message — Kemijoki Oy calls for extending fast-track permitting and environmental exemptions to all energy storage technologies. They specifically want pumped hydropower storage included in the simplified rules currently limited to co-located facilities.12
Why — This would streamline the approval and reduce regulatory costs for their large-scale storage project.34
Impact — Environmental groups lose protections as projects bypass standard species and habitat impact assessments.5
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Kemijoki Oy pushes for hydropower recognition in EU decarbonization act

30 Jun 2025
Topic — The act aims to accelerate industrial decarbonization while supporting European industrial competitiveness.
Message — The organization recommends that the Act recognizes the role of pumped-storage hydropower. They argue these technologies are essential for balancing weather-dependent electricity and ensuring system stability.12
Why — Official recognition would enable the investments needed for their existing and new-build hydropower facilities.34
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Kemijoki Oy urges more flexibility for pumped-storage hydropower

30 Jun 2025
Topic — An evaluation of the EU Innovation Fund's effectiveness in supporting low-carbon technology investment.
Message — Include pumped-storage hydropower explicitly in energy storage calls. Increase flexibility in implementation timelines and introduce risk-sharing for large infrastructure.12
Why — This reduces financial exposure and better accommodates the complexities of long-term construction projects.3
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Meeting with Silke Dalton (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen)

25 Mar 2025 · Competitiveness and the role of renewable energy especially hydropower

Kemijoki Oy Urges Simpler EU Taxonomy Rules for Pumped Hydropower

24 Mar 2025
Topic — This initiative proposes amendments to simplify sustainability reporting and reduce costs for companies.
Message — Kemijoki Oy requests a broad review of environmental criteria to ensure they suit specific activities. They urge the Commission to simplify pumped storage rules by removing links to standard hydropower.12
Why — This would reduce the regulatory burden for the company’s underground energy storage projects.3
Impact — Environmental groups may see reduced oversight for river-connected storage if specific criteria are removed.4
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Meeting with Sabine Bourdy (Head of Unit Environment)

24 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on the EU Taxonomy criteria for hydropower and pumped storage hydropower

Meeting with Matthieu Moulonguet (Cabinet of Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra)

24 Mar 2025 · The role of hydropower and pumped storage hydropower in the electricity system

Meeting with Anne-Maud Orlinski (Cabinet of Commissioner Dan Jørgensen) and Blic Oy

30 Jan 2025 · Presentation of the main activities of Kemijoki and exchange of views on the role of hydropower and pumper storage hydropower plants.

Meeting with Katri Kulmuni (Member of the European Parliament)

29 Jan 2025 · Vesipuitedirektiivi

Meeting with Maria Guzenina (Member of the European Parliament)

19 Nov 2024 · Water Framework Directive

Meeting with Hildegard Bentele (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

19 Nov 2024 · EU water policy

Meeting with Anna-Maja Henriksson (Member of the European Parliament)

19 Nov 2024 · Energy and climate policy

Meeting with Eero Heinäluoma (Member of the European Parliament) and Finnish Energy - Energiateollisuus ry and

1 Oct 2024 · Ajankohtaisaiheet

Meeting with Jussi Saramo (Member of the European Parliament)

1 Oct 2024 · EU:n ilmasto- ja ympäristösääntelyn tulevat suuntaviivat

Meeting with Mika Aaltola (Member of the European Parliament) and Finnish Energy - Energiateollisuus ry

1 Oct 2024 · Energy Policy

Meeting with Elsi Katainen (Member of the European Parliament)

1 Oct 2024 · Vesi- ja pumppuvoima, tuleva kausi

Meeting with Aura Salla (Member of the European Parliament)

30 Sept 2024 · Introductory to Kemijoki Oy current development plans and EU regulation views

Kemijoki Oy urges revenue cap exemption for flexible hydropower

22 May 2023
Topic — The consultation concerns the revision of the European Union electricity market design.
Message — Kemijoki Oy requests that flexibility potential is unlocked in a technology-neutral manner. They urge that no revenue cap be set for flexible hydropower production.12
Why — Avoiding revenue caps would protect their income and improve investment conditions.3
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Meeting with Nils Torvalds (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Oct 2022 · Climate and energy

Meeting with Mauri Pekkarinen (Member of the European Parliament)

10 Oct 2022 · Dinner meeting on current EU Affairs

Kemijoki Oy seeks hydropower exemptions from nature restoration rules

19 Aug 2022
Topic — This initiative proposes legally binding targets to put Europe’s biodiversity on a recovery path.
Message — Kemijoki Oy demands that artificial and heavily modified water bodies be excluded from restoration targets. They urge the Commission to limit barrier removal strictly to obsolete structures.12
Why — This prevents interference with hydropower operations and avoids the removal of functional energy infrastructure.34
Impact — Aquatic species and dependent terrestrial ecosystems lose the chance to return to natural conditions.5
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Meeting with Arto Virtanen (Cabinet of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen)

11 Dec 2020 · EU Green Deal and taxonomy