The implementation progress of the Vulcănești–Chișinău power line project, including the modernization and expansion of the associated substations, was presented during a site visit by a delegation from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Eastern Enlargement (DG ENEST), currently in Chișinău to assess progress on the Reform Agenda, part of the Growth Plan.
The delegation was briefed on the current stage of the line’s construction, the timeline for completion and commissioning, as well as plans to expand Moldova’s electricity transmission infrastructure.
After the main power line was completed in November 2025 and tested in January 2026, work continues at the Chișinău and Vulcănești substations. At Chișinău substation, major equipment has already been installed, and preparation is underway for assembling the container for protection equipment. At Vulcănești substation, disconnectors and circuit breakers have been installed, while measuring transformers are in the process of delivery and are scheduled for installation in the coming period.
Discussions with the DG ENEST delegation focused on the implementation of Moldova’s Growth Plan, financed by the European Union with €1.9 billion, particularly in the energy sector. Key topics included the construction of the Vulcănești–Chișinău power line, the liberalization of the natural gas market, and ongoing energy efficiency programs.