USA and Moldova advance Liberty Line 400 kV interconnection project

Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced presentation of the pre-feasibility study for the 400 kV Straseni–Gutinas “Liberty Line” following a meeting with US Chargé d’Affaires Nick Pietrowicz.

• Main announcement: The pre-feasibility study for the 400 kV Straseni–Gutinas overhead power line (“Liberty Line”) was presented; the project will construct an approximately 190-kilometer overhead line (~70 km in Moldova, ~120 km in Romania) to strengthen interconnection with the European ENTSO-E network and increase import/export capacity. The project is described as the third 400 kV interconnection between Moldova and Romania.
• Financing and next steps: The estimated cost is approximately $130 million, with financing to be provided by the Government of the United States; officials discussed the next stages of implementation and options to accelerate American investments in Moldova. No specific implementation timelines were announced in the article.