Fortum Gets Permit to Increase Oulujärvi Water Discharge

PUBT · 1d ago
Fortum Gets Permit to Increase Oulujärvi Water Discharge
  • Fortum secured a temporary regulatory permit to increase Oulujoki River flows through the end of 2026.
  • The permit raises maximum discharge at Jylhämä power plant to 650 cubic meters per second from 500.
  • Higher discharge will lower Lake Oulujärvi ahead of freezing to manage exceptionally high water levels and reduce winter ice risks.


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