The projects target the 400 kV Gadalin–Suceava Overhead Power Line and the 400 kV Suceava (RO)–Balti (MD) Interconnection Overhead Power Line, on Romanian territory.
The Gadalin – Suceava 400 kV OPL (single circuit) is set to be the longest power line in Romania, spanning 260 kilometres, connecting the regions of Transylvania and Moldova across a challenging mountainous terrain. This project has a total contract value of RON688.3 million (EUR138.8 million) excluding VAT.
The line’s construction, awarded to the association led by Electromontaj, has an execution duration of 69 months. It is one of 11 investment projects funded by the Modernization Fund, contributing RON492.45 million (EUR99.3 million). Crucially, the new line will facilitate the integration of wind farms planned for construction in Moldova and Dobrogea.
The second major project is the Romanian section of the Suceava (RO) – Balti (MD) 400 kV Interconnection OPL, which represents a strategically important investment with a value of RON133.4 million (EUR26.9 million) excluding VAT. The works, also executed by the Electromontaj-led association, have a duration of 52 months.
“Together with our contractual partners, Transelectrica is committed to delivering flagship investments for Romania’s energy sector. These are large-scale, historic projects, and the responsibility for completing them on time and to the highest standards rests with us. The strategic importance of these investments compels us to demonstrate the utmost professionalism. Completing Romania’s 400 kV ring in the northern region and establishing a new interconnection with the Republic of Moldova are both national priorities that also create new economic development opportunities for the country’s north-eastern region,” said Stefanita Munteanu, CEO Transelectrica.
This new line is central to ensuring the energy security of the Republic of Moldova by diversifying its supply sources. It will also facilitate cross-border energy exchanges and accelerate the integration of renewable energy sources in the north-east of Romania.
The main objective is to establish a 400 kV interconnection line between the Romanian and Moldovan power systems, linking Moldova to the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E).