A public consultation has begun on the environmental impact assessment (EIA) program for Helen Ydinvoima Oy's planned nuclear power plant in Helsinki.
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Helen Ydinvoima Oy is proposing to build a nuclear power plant in Helsinki, with two possible configurations: a district heating plant or a combined heat and power plant. The plant would require the construction of transmission connections, cooling water system infrastructure, and access roads. The project also includes plans for processing and storing nuclear waste.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is acting as the competent authority for the EIA procedure and is accepting public views on the project until January 4, 2027. A public information event will be held on November 16, 2026, to present the project and assessment program.
