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Moldova-Romania energy interconnection project

Overview

The Moldovan government has approved a draft law to declare the construction of the 400 kV Strășeni–Gutinaș overhead power line and the modernization of the Strășeni 330 kV substation as works of national interest. This legislative move is intended to expedite legal and land expropriation procedures for the project.

Supported by a $130 million investment from the U.S. Government, the initiative has been named the ‘Trump Liberty Line’ following a proposal from the U.S. Embassy. The 190-kilometer high-voltage power line will consist of approximately 70 kilometers in Moldova—passing through 25 localities across the Strășeni, Călărași, Nisporeni, and Hîncești districts—and 120 kilometers in Romania. The project aims to connect the Strășeni station to the Romanian transport network via the Gutinaș station, thereby diversifying energy transport routes and integrating Moldova into the European energy system.

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan noted that the interconnection is critical for addressing energy deficits during peak consumption periods. By increasing Moldova's capacity to import energy from Romania, the project seeks to enhance energy security and independence by reducing reliance on the 400 kV connection that currently passes through Transnistria.

A working group involving the Moldovan Ministry of Energy, Moldelectrica, the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau, and Black & Veatch is coordinating construction. The project is expected to be completed by 2032, serving as the third 400 kV aerial interconnection between the two nations.

Entities

Ministry of Energy of Moldova · Straseni · Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova · Vasile Tofan · United States Embassy in Chisinau

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Trump Liberty Line approved to connect Moldova and Romania

    Moldova has approved the ‘Trump Liberty Line,’ a 400 kV power line connecting to Romania. Supported by $130 million in US funding, the project aims to bolster national energy security.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 19 sources
    Trump Liberty Line to connect Moldova and Romania with U.S. funding

    The U.S.-funded ‘Trump Liberty Line’ will connect Moldova and Romania via a new 190km, 400 kV power line to enhance Moldova's energy security and independence from Russian-linked infrastructure.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Moldova plans Strășeni–Gutinaș 400 kV power line

    Moldova is advancing a strategic 400 kV Strășeni–Gutinaș power line project to connect with Romania's grid, supported by a $130 million US funding commitment, to enhance energy security.

Sources

adevarul.ro · aktual24.ro · cmjornal.xl.pt · defapt.ro · ea.md · energetyka24.com · enikos.gr · etv.me · forbes.ro · ipn.md · kronika.ro · naftemporiki.gr · news.yam.md · offthepress.com · pressonline.ro · psnews.ro · radiomoldova.md · realitatea.md · sabado.pt · telegraph.md · thefrontierpost.com · thepressroom.gr · veridica.ro · volby.aktuality.sk · ziarulnational.md

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