The country has commissioned a new high-voltage power line connecting Vulcanesti and Chisinau
Moldova has officially ceased natural gas purchases from Russia and is focusing on integration into the European energy system. President Maia Sandu announced the launch of a new power transmission line with Romania, significantly strengthening the state's energy security. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine (Юлія Маловічко) citing Maia Sandu, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
As part of its strategy to strengthen energy independence, the republic completed the construction of the Vulcanesti–Chisinau high-voltage transmission line on November 8. The facility spans approximately 157 km, providing a direct link between the southern regions and the capital while integrating the national grid with the Romanian power system.
The commissioning of this infrastructure allows Chisinau to significantly reduce its reliance on the Moldovan GRES, located in Transnistria, which had long been a key electricity supplier. According to Maia Sandu, energy resources had been used by the Kremlin for many years as a tool for political blackmail and pressure against the country.
Development of new energy corridors
The new supply route is intended to diversify energy security and minimize the risks of sudden electricity or heating outages. The President emphasized that attempts at external influence on the state’s internal affairs through energy leverage will no longer succeed.
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos described the project’s completion as an important milestone in overcoming dependence on Russian resources. Chisinau is already preparing subsequent projects, specifically the Balti–Suceava and Straseni–Gutinas lines, which will integrate the country even further into the EU energy space.
Financing strategic projects
The Straseni–Gutinas project, also known as the Trump Liberty Line, has received US funding approval totaling 130 million dollars. The implementation of these initiatives continues the pan-European trend toward a complete rejection of energy cooperation with the aggressor, a position further confirmed by the European Commission’s stance regarding the inadmissibility of resuming the Nord Stream pipeline.
Photo: RBC-Ukraine
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