This is the longest shutdown interval since 1997.
“Mintia power plant will be shut down for overhauls, summer repairs to avoid problems in winter. We will then return to the regular schedule,” said Samuel Dioane, manager of CE Hunedoara energy holding, which operates the power plant.
On the other hand, union leader Cristian Istoc said a halt in railway traffic in the region would cut the power plant’s coal supply.
The power plant has over 4,000 employees.