Moldova launches new power line to Romania to cut reliance on Russia
Summary
Moldova inaugurated a new high-voltage power line linking Vulcanesti to Chisinau and connecting the country more closely to Romania and Europe’s electricity grid. President Maia Sandu said the link would diversify energy supplies and reduce reliance on Russian energy, while officials said two more lines to Romania are planned.Key Facts
- The new 400-kilovolt line runs from Vulcanesti to Chisinau.
- Moldova says the connection strengthens its link to Romania and the European energy system.
- The line allows Moldova to reduce reliance on the Cuciurgan power plant in the separatist region of Transnistria.
- European Commissioner for Energy Marta Kos said Moldova could buy electricity from the cheapest available source.
- Sandu said two additional power lines to Romania are planned.
- The line was inaugurated two years later than Moldovan authorities initially promised.
- Moldova’s parliament approved a state of emergency through November 20 amid gas shortages and rising global energy prices.
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