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Kemin Energia ja Vesi Oy and Elvera Oy Agree on Business Transaction

04.12.2025 / Last updated 00:00

Kemin Energia ja Vesi Oy (Kenve) and Elvera Oy have today, December 4, agreed on a business transaction in which Kenve’s electricity distribution network contracting business will be transferred to Elvera. At the same time, Kenve and Elvera have signed a three-year service agreement covering electricity distribution network construction, maintenance, fault repair, operational activities, as well as connection construction and metering.

The business will transfer to Elvera as of January 1, 2026. Following the confirmation of the transaction, eight employees will move from Kenve to the Elvera Group.

"It is important that Kenve’s electricity network business can focus on developing network management, capacity, assets, and customer operations going forward. The transaction also brings much-needed synergy and efficiency, enabling both companies to support continuous competence development for their personnel. We are truly pleased to continue our cooperation with Elvera on Kenve’s side, in addition to Oulun Energia Sähköverkko. We see this as the best possible solution for all parties," says Tuomas Savola, CEO of Kenve.

"With this transaction, we are expanding and strengthening our position in Northern Finland in line with our strategy," comments Ilari Jaakkola, CEO of Elvera. "We are delighted to welcome new professionals whose expertise will play a significant role in our expansion."