Moldova launches working group for Straseni–Gutinas power line

Moldova’s Energy Ministry, Moldelectrica, Black & Veatch and the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau have launched a working group for the Straseni–Gutinas power line.

• The Straseni–Gutinas line is described as a strategic investment to strengthen Moldova’s energy security and improve interconnection capacity with the ENTSO-E system through Romania.
• The project is estimated at about $130 million, funded by the Government of the United States; it will be the third high-voltage power line linking Moldova with Romania/EU and will run about 70 km across 25 localities in Straseni, Calarasi, Nisporeni and Hancesti districts.