What Auris Energia does

Auris Energia, headquartered in Kotka, Finland, and founded in 1860, is a privately held Finnish energy company operating through Auris Kaasuenergia Oy and subsidiaries Auris Kaasunjakelu Oy (gas distribution) and Auris Energiapalvelut Oy (energy services). The company is positioned as Finland's largest seller of natural gas and biogas, and supplies industrial, real estate, restaurant, and household customers across the country. Its offerings span natural gas and biogas sales, an energy-as-a-service model in which Auris owns and operates onsite energy infrastructure (boilers, heat pumps, geothermal wells) at customer sites, energy optimization through a cloud-based price prediction and purchasing application, and gas distribution network operations. Production and processing assets include biogas at Mäntsälä (ISCC-certified), a steam process plant and biogas plant at Lahti acquired in June 2026, and a planned biogas plant at Säkylä with final investment decision targeted for Q1 2027 and production by 2029.

The technical stack combines conventional gas supply and distribution with newer low-carbon technologies: deep geothermal wells deployed via the QHeat partnership at depths of 1,000-3,000 meters producing approximately 1 GWh per well per year, and a jointly patented system with Lämmösaatö Oy (2025) that integrates heat pumps into district heating networks. Auris also runs 24/7 remote monitoring of customer energy assets and uses a cloud application that predicts plant energy needs and optimizes electricity market purchasing. The transmission and distribution layer connects to Gasgrid Finland Oy under a partnership signed in 2025.

Auris earns revenue primarily through long-term (5-20 year) energy-as-a-service contracts that bundle equipment ownership, operations, fuel supply, and maintenance into a single recurring agreement, removing capital barriers for customers. Additional revenue comes from commodity natural gas and biogas sales, distribution network tariffs, and subscription-based optimization services. Customers include large Finnish enterprises such as Valio, Marimekko, Fazer, Hämeenlinnan Osuusmeijeri, DS Smith, Posti, Halton, and LVI-Dahl (Saint-Gobain), alongside SMEs and residential users connected to the gas distribution network.

Name

Auris Energia

Legal name

Auris Kaasuenergia Oy

Website

https://aurisenergia.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1860

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Auris Energia, founded 1860 and headquartered in Kotka, Finland, is Finland's largest natural gas and biogas seller, providing natural gas, biogas, and energy-as-a-service to industrial, real estate, restaurant, and household customers under long-term contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Services

NAICS

Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (221330), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (22133), Geothermal Electric Power Generation (221116)

SIC

Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Geothermal Equipment & Component Manufacturing (Turbines, Heat Exchangers, Pumps, ORC Units) (EUAMAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydronic/Baseboard Radiant Heating Service (HSAOACAE), Hybrid Renewable + Storage Plant Integration (Solar+Storage, Wind+Storage) (EUAEAEAE), Heat Recovery & Thermal Integration for Biomass Plants (Economizers, ORC, Heat Exchangers) (EUAAAGAL)

Keywords

• Natural gas distribution
• Biogas energy supply
• Energy-as-a-service
• Industrial steam production
• Geothermal heat wells

Headquarters

HQ city

Kotka

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Natural Gas and Biogas Sales: Auris sells natural gas and biogas to industrial, commercial, and residential customers. Pricing is based on consumption volume (G30–G250 tiers) with consumption fees (snt/kWh) and fixed annual fees. Biogas carries an additional biogas supplement. Auris is Finland's largest seller of natural gas and biogas.
2. Energy-as-a-Service (Energy Production): Auris invests in and operates energy production equipment (boilers, heat pumps, electric boilers, combined heat and power) on behalf of customers, delivering steam, heat, cooling, and compressed air as a service. The customer pays only for energy consumed. Contracts are multi-year (e.g., 5-year and 20-year terms). The company retains ownership of equipment during the contract period.
3. Energy Optimization Services: Ongoing optimization of energy production by combining multiple energy sources (electricity, gas, biogas) based on real-time market prices. Includes remote monitoring, maintenance, and efficiency reporting.
4. Gas Distribution Network Operations: Auris Kaasunjakelu Oy operates the gas distribution network, providing gas transmission and distribution services to customers on the gas network. Revenue comes from network capacity charges (capacity fee snt/kWh) and fixed monthly fees by consumption tier.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Auris Energia is a Finnish energy company that sells and distributes natural gas and biogas, and delivers energy-as-a-service to industrial, property, restaurant, housing cooperative, and household customers. The company invests in and operates on-site energy production equipment (boilers, heat pumps, electric boilers, geothermal wells, CHP units) on customer premises, delivering steam, heat, cooling, and compressed air as a service while customers pay only for energy consumed under multi-year contracts.

Product overview

Auris Energia is an energy company founded in 1860 offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy products and services to industrial, property, restaurant, and household customers. The offering spans two main categories: (1) Gas Sales and Distribution covering natural gas and biogas supply, and (2) Energy Services covering industrial steam/heat/cooling production, heat pumps, geothermal energy (QHeat), waste heat recovery, and emissions reduction. The company delivers energy as a service model, handling all equipment investments, monitoring, maintenance, and optimization. Key products include Industrial Energy Services, Property Energy Services, Gas Sales/Distribution, Steam Production, Geothermal Energy (QHeat), Heat Pump Solutions, Waste Heat Recovery, Emissions Reduction, AEFlow Customer Portal, and segment-specific offerings for restaurants, households, and housing companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AEFlow: Extranet service for gas customers to manage accounts and view consumption data
• QHeat

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in CO2 emissions and purchased energy within first year of energy services partnership
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Lahti EnergiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Auris acquired Lahti Energia's steam process plant business and associated biogas plant in Lahti in June 2026. The plant produces biogas and steam for an industrial customer. Auris will develop the facility's operations by optimizing steam production according to market conditions and expanding biogas production capacity. This acquisition supports Auris's strategy to deliver sustainable energy services to domestic industry and grow biogas production.
• Lämpösäätö OycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Auris and Lämpösäätö Oy jointly developed a patented connection method enabling heat pumps to be integrated into district heating systems without disrupting return water temperature. This innovation allows large properties connected to district heating to use heat pump technology, reducing purchased energy by up to 50%. The patent addresses a previously difficult technical challenge in district heating markets.
• Gasgrid Finland OysupportingOthers · 1 January 2025Gasgrid Finland Oy operates Finland's gas transmission network. Auris uses Gasgrid's transmission infrastructure to deliver gas to customers. Gasgrid also operates the Inkoo LNG terminal which secures Finland's gas supply. Auris clarifies it does not purchase or sell Russian gas.
• QHeatcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024QHeat provides deep geothermal technology using 1,000–3,000 metre heat wells that produce renewable geothermal energy. Auris resells and implements QHeat technology as part of its energy services for large properties and city blocks. One deep well can serve an entire city block with ~1 sqm footprint, producing ~1 GWh/year with 95% CO2 reduction vs fossil fuels. QHeat technology also serves as energy storage for seasonal balancing.
• Elenia OysupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2023Elenia Oy provides customer service and billing services for Auris. Elenia's staff handle customer service tasks and manage customer data in the Auris customer registry. This is an operational support partnership for back-office functions.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fortum: One of the largest Nordic energy companies covering power, heat, and circular solutions. Comparable on the broader Finnish energy utility and district heating side, though Auris is more focused on industrial EaaS and gas distribution.
• Vantaan Energia: Municipal energy company serving the Vantaa region with electricity, district heating, and cooling. Comparable as a Finnish regional energy utility with overlapping industrial and district heating customers.
• Veolia: Global environmental services group with energy and waste-to-energy operations including district heating, biogas, and industrial energy services. Comparable on the integrated waste/biogas-to-energy and industrial utility services business model.
• ENGIE: Global energy and energy services group with significant district heating, cooling, and on-site industrial energy operations across Europe. Comparable at a portfolio level for energy-as-a-service and decarbonization offerings for industrial customers.
• Helen Oy: Helsinki-based energy company producing and selling electricity, district heat, and district cooling. Comparable as a Finnish municipal energy incumbent with overlapping heat/cooling service offerings and decarbonization roadmap.

Direct peers

• Adven: Nordic energy-as-a-service company providing heating, cooling, steam, and process energy solutions to industrial and real estate customers under long-term contracts. Closest direct peer to Auris given shared EaaS model, industrial focus, and Nordic footprint.
• Gasum: Nordic natural gas and biogas supplier/distributor and LNG player. Directly comparable on the gas/biogas supply and distribution side; Auris actually acquired parts of Gasum's heating business in 2017.
• Dalkia (EDF group): European energy services company owned by EDF, delivering heating, cooling, and process energy efficiency solutions to industrial and public-sector clients. Comparable on the EaaS business model, multi-technology approach, and long-term industrial contracts.

Regional players

• Lahti Energia: Regional Finnish energy company from which Auris acquired the steam process and biogas plant in Lahti (June 2026). Comparable as a regional energy utility with combined heat and power and district heating operations.
• Tampereen Energia: Tampere-based energy utility producing electricity, district heat, and cooling. Comparable as a Finnish municipal energy company with combined heat and power and biogas/district-heating operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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