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Natural gas storage Natural gas storage refers to keeping natural gas in places other than natural gas pipelines. If the amount of stored natural gas is over 0.2 tons and under 5 tons, Tukes must be notified. Apply for a natural gas storage constr...

Natural gas and biogas Legislative requirements related to natural gas and processed biogas include a construction licence issued by Tukes, inspections by an inspection body and use of professional operators approved by Tukes. The Finnish natural ...

Installation, inspection and operating permits of natural gas pipework and equipment Installation Operators performing installation work must have enough qualified employees and equipment, instruments and systems required for their operations. Ins...

Approved companies: Gas and oil heating equipment installation companies, oil tank inspection companies and installation companies of plastic natural gas pipelines Installation and maintenance of natural gas, LPG and oil heating equipment as well ...

Biogas The same legislation and requirements that regulate the use of natural gas also apply to processed biogas, primarily biogas that contains methane. Processed biogas is delivered to natural gas pipework, filling stations or usage sites. If th...

In-service verification must usually be performed regularly on measuring instruments The company or other party using the measurement result is responsible for ensuring that the measuring instrument operates reliably throughout its service, and th...

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LPG plants If your company stores and uses LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), it usually needs a permit granted by Tukes, or, as a minimum requirement in some cases, you must submit a notification to the rescue authorities . The scope of operations an...

Responsible persons: good practices and appointment A responsible person, operation manager or operation supervisor refers to a person employed by the company and tasked with monitoring that the operation complies with the regulations. Table of Co...

Registration with the operator list Using the assessment tool, the entity can determine whether it falls under Tukes’ supervisory sector and whether it is required to register in Tukes’ operator list. If the company’s industry is not listed among ...

News and press releases Please enter one or more search word Select topic All Articles of precious metals Biocides Chemicals: CLP, REACH, detergents, POP, VOC Construction products Consumer products Cosmetics Electrical installations and electrica...

Cybersecurity (NIS2) A new Cybersecurity Act, based on the European Union’s NIS2 Directive, entered into force on 8 April 2025. The Act introduces significant cybersecurity obligations for numerous operators across various sectors. Its aim is to s...

PDF Siting of production plants Guide Description: This guide describes ways to consider the risk of chemical accidents in the placement of production facilities (plants) that handle or store hazardous chemicals and the planning of off-site land u...

Fees and processing times The fees are based on the Ministry of Employment and the Economy Decree 797/2024. Fees apply to applications received after January 1, 2025. Biocides (Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) No 528/2012) The basic fees are char...

Potentially explosive atmospheres Employers are obliged to ensure the health and safety of their employees in potentially explosive atmospheres. The employer must implement necessary measures to ensure that work can be safely carried out in potent...

PDF Safety of hydrogen handling and storage Guide Description: This guide presents hydrogen production, transmission and distribution methods and safe solutions for them. Target group: Operators Date: 23 January 2024 Table of contents Introduction...

In August, the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency Tukes authorised the construction of a new terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the Hamina oil port. The Hamina terminal will be Finland’s third LNG terminal. Its commercial commissioning is planned to take place in the first half of 2021. Tukes is responsible for issuing the construction licence for the natural gas storage, as well as for the monitoring of the safety of storage.

The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has granted a permit for Floating LNG Terminal Finland Oy for the first floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Finland. The floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) and related terminal operations will be located at the port of Inkoo.

29.6.2026 | Muistio 1 (7) Hyväksytty 22.6.2026 Turvallisuus- ja PL 66 Vaihde 029 505 2000 [email protected] kemikaalivirasto 00521 Helsinki www.tukes.fi Y-tunnus 1021277-9 MAAKAASUA JA BIOMETAANIA KOSKEVAT STANDARDIT Vaarallisten kemikaalien ja räjähteiden kä...

29.6.2026 | Muistio 1 (7) Hyväksytty 22.6.2026 Turvallisuus- ja PL 66 Vaihde 029 505 2000 [email protected] kemikaalivirasto 00521 Helsinki www.tukes.fi Y-tunnus 1021277-9 MAAKAASUA JA BIOMETAANIA KOSKEVAT STANDARDIT Vaarallisten kemikaalien ja räjähteiden kä...