At the beginning of June, Joachim Specht took up his new post as CEO of Fennovoima. He brings with him broad experience, proven competency and a management track record well-suited to meet his new challenges.
Securitas is responsible for security services at the Hanhikivi 1 construction site. The multinational corporation is the largest private employer in Pyhäjoki and a popular place to work.
When people think of nuclear power, they usually think of enormous structures. Few know that there are much more small reactors around than there are big ones.
The procurement unit helps to ensure that Fennovoima has everything it needs. Procurement will become even more important in the next few years, as the focus of the work switches to Pyhäjoki.
Jaana Hämäläinen and Eila Kultala capture the scenery of the village of Pyhäjoki for posterity with the help of books and handicraft. Their company Kuvanaiset has made customized business gifts for Fennovoima.
The plots in the Fennovoima business area on the Hanhikivi peninsula are now available among the plots for sale in Pyhäjoki. The area has been designed for companies serving the Hanhikivi 1 project or its contractors.
The construction of the nuclear power plant takes much more than even the largest industrial plant projects. Approximately 140 buildings will be constructed in the Hanhikivi 1 plant area.
Excavation and blasting works are continuing at the Hanhikivi 1 construction site.
Nuclear industry deliveries are the crown jewels in the reference list of SKM Service from Pattijoki, Finland. For the Hanhikivi 1 construction site, the company has delivered a pumping station.
The Ollinmäki business area close to downtown Pyhäjoki is a great area in many respects. The Hanhikivi 1 construction site and the growth potential of the region have attracted new companies to the area.
The Hanhikivi 1 construction site further boosts the business activities in Pyhäjoki. According to Toni Kippola, chairperson of the local entrepreneur association Pyhäjoen Yrittäjät, there are good opportunities for new entrepreneurs.
The eighties-style products are manufactured in Pyhäjoki, following strict ecological and ethical principles. Milja Salmela, the founder of the company, has also designed stakeholder gifts for Fennovoima.
Niina Nuorala from Pyhäjoki is the founder of NIEKO, a company that manufactures durable consumer goods. The entrepreneur has also designed a recycling game.
Electrification of transportation can add electricity demand equal to Hanhikivi 1 nuclear reactor’s annual production. Lowering our dependency on imports will also boost the need for clean electricity production.
Hydrogen is not just our most common element, but a potential way to store clean energy.
According to a persistent myth, nuclear power is only suitable for stable production of “baseload” electricity. However, nuclear power can also be used for load following, meaning it can react and adapt power output according to demand.
Rauli Partanen, an energy analyst and author, has noticed that supporters of nuclear power always come to the fore when there is public discussion about the topic. Partanen has been talking and writing about climate and energy for years.
Tatu Hietala used to work for Nokia, but he switched his line of work, moved to Pyhäjoki, where he was impressed by Fennovoima’s culture of getting things done together.
Local towns and municipalities are getting ready for the influx of Fennovoima employees. Our video series describes what the everyday life of employees is like at the Hanhikivi 1 construction site, in Pyhäjoki, and in the neighboring areas.
Fennovoima offers interesting job opportunities for students in institutes of higher education and people who are just starting with their careers. For Jesse Hakala and Tommi Kujala, a summer job and the writing of a thesis paved the way to a permanent...
Few Finns have homes in three places. Tiina Partanen was intrigued by the interesting job and unique project, and having several homes is convenient for both her work and the leisure arrangements of her entire family.