Reporting on nuclear safety

Inspections at the Loviisa nuclear power plant

STUK carries out inspections to oversee the operation and use of the Loviisa nuclear power plant. The periodic inspection programme covers safety management, main operational processes, procedures and technical acceptability of systems. 

STUK draws up a plan for the inspection, setting out the subject of the inspection and any preparatory actions required of the licence holder. The result of the inspection and the resulting requirements are set out in the inspection report.

Periodic inspections

Below are summaries of the inspections carried out by STUK in year 2024 in accordance with the periodic inspection programme for the Loviisa nuclear power plant.

Periodic inspection program Inspection carried out
Mechanical technology  
Interim storage of spent nuclear fuel  
Operating experience feedback  
Plant maintenance  
Organisation  
Strategic management of competences  
Fire protection  
Radiation protection  
Effects of power control on the safe operation of the plant  
Nuclear security - physical protection  
Nuclear security - information security  
Safety design  
Safety functions  
Power plant waste  
Annual outage  

From tertial reports to continuous reporting

STUK has moved from tertial reports to continuous reporting of operational inspection programme. Summaries of the reports of the operational inspections for 2023 can be found in STUK's annual report on the regulatory oversight of the use of nuclear energy.