Prime Minister requested strict compliance with deadlines on Vulcănești-Chișinău power line construction site

20 February 2025, Vulcănești – The implementation of one of the largest infrastructure projects, which will enhance the energy security and independence of the Republic of Moldova – the construction of Vulcănești-Chișinău power line – was evaluated by Prime Minister Dorin Recean during his visit to Vulcănești district.

The Prime Minister visited the construction site together with Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu, where they discussed with the project implementation team. "We want to ensure that everything is progressing according to plan, works will expand simultaneously in multiple regions, and the number of worker teams will be increased. Work began this week in Cimișlia district and we need more speed," said Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

The 400 kV high voltage line Chișinău-Vulcănești is expected to be completed by the end of this year and will enable the import of electricity from Romania, bypassing the Transnistrian region. Thus, the new electrical line will ensure a direct, secure, and stable interconnection between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union. "This project will strengthen the country's energy security, reduce the risks of supply interruption and eliminate dependency on Kremlin, which has used energy as a tool for blackmail," the Prime Minister added.

The total length of the line will be 158 kilometers and about 508 pillars for the support and stretching of conductors. Currently, work is underway over a distance of more than 70 km in multiple localities in Gagauzia, Leova, Taraclia, Cahul and Cimișlia districts. Meanwhile, the contractor has received access for work expansion in Hâncești and Vulcănești districts.

The works are carried out as part of Moldova Romania Electricity Interconnection Phase I project, funded by the World Bank. The total value of Power System Development Project is 61 million euros, of which around 27 million euros are allocated for the construction of the line.

As part of the project, the 330 kV Chisinau Electricity Station is modernized and the 400 kV Vulcanesti Electricity Station is extended. Through these two stations, the power line will be connected by the end of this year to Moldelectrica infrastructure.