The safety of Steady Energy’s LDR‑50 district‑heating plant is now under international examination. Nuclear safety authorities from Ukraine (SNRIU), Poland (PAA), Sweden (SSM), the Czech Republic (SÚJB), and Finland’s STUK have joined a unique collaborative assessment project called Joint Early Review (JER) process.
Participating authorities will base their examination of the LDR-50 plant based STUK’s earlier work while conducting their own evaluations based on their national regulations. Early examination of the LDR‑50’s safety solutions offer insight into how the design aligns with different national regulatory environments and helps Steady Energy and national regulators gain valuable experience in applying international expertise to national processes.
A Unique Opportunity for Steady Energy
For Steady Energy, the project offers a chance to engage in structured dialogue with multiple nuclear authorities at once. Each participating country is highly relevant from both regulatory and market perspectives, making early feedback especially valuable. Every pre‑licensing step advances the path toward formal licensing process and strengthens overall project readiness in each country.
The joint early review process began in October 2025 and will run until summer 2026. Each authority will operate independently under its own framework. A summary of national findings will be delivered to Steady Energy, providing a comprehensive view of how the LDR‑50 concept is assessed across different regulatory landscapes.
“The Joint Early Review process allows Steady Energy to be better prepared for the formal licensing process in each of these countries once we get projects ongoing.” says Juho Vierimaa, Steady Energy’s Head of Licensing.