Company

Fingrid has a crucial role in the Finnish power system. By virtue of the Electricity Market Act, the company is responsible for the functioning of the power system at a national level. This is vital in view of the welfare and development of the entire society and economy.



Ownership



Republic of Finland

53,1 %

Mutual Pension Insurance Company Ilmarinen

19,9 %

Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company

12,2 %

Tapiola Mutual Pension Insurance Company

4,5 %

Suomi Mutual Life Assurance Company

2,3 %

Pohjola Insurance Ltd

2,3 %

Mandatum Life Insurance Company Limited

1,6 %

Tapiola General Mutual Insurance Company

1,5 %

Tapiola Mutual Life Assurance Company

1,4 %

If P&C Insurance Company Ltd

0,7 %

Imatran Seudun Sähkö Oy

0,3 %

Fennia Life Insurance Company

0,2 %



Key facts

  • Established on 29 November 1996
  • Started operations on 1 September 1997
  • Owns the Finnish main grid and all significant cross-border connections
  • Approximately 14,000 kilometres of transmission lines and 106 substations
  • Customers comprise electricity producers, electricity market parties, major industrial enterprises, and regional and distribution network companies
  • Revenue 456 million euros (2010)
  • Balance sheet total 1,815 million euros (2010)
  • Owns 20 % of electricity exchange Nord Pool Spot AS
  • Number of personnel at the end of the year: 263 (249 in permanent employment).