Moldova energizes Vulcănești–Chisinau power line

The Government of the Republic of Moldova has announced that the 400 kV Vulcănești–Chisinau Overhead Power Line is operational and has been carrying electricity from European and Romanian markets to Chisinau for more than 48 hours.

• Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu said the line was energized on Sunday, November 8, and that flows to the Chisinau Electricity Center have been routed through the new line, ending dependence on Cuciurgan.
• The project was presented during a Government meeting attended by President Maia Sandu and European Commissioner Marta Kos; it is described as a 157 km line crossing 35 localities and supported by the World Bank Group and the government.