Visit to the Construction Site of the Vulcănești-Chișinău 400kV Overhead Power Line (OHL)
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Visit to the Construction Site of the Vulcănești-Chișinău 400kV Overhead Power Line (OHL)
Dear Colleagues,
You are invited to a press tour of the construction site for the Vulcănești-Chișinău 400kV Overhead Power Line (OHL).
- Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Time:
- 09:00 Location: Chișinău Substation (Brăila)
- 12:00 Location: Congaz, UTA Gagauzia
Event Agenda
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Visit to the Chișinău Substation construction site. Statements to the media. |
| 09:30 – 11:30 | Travel to Congaz. |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Visit the site along installed pylons to the area where ongoing works are being carried out. Statements to the media and site footage collection. |
| 13:30 – 16:00 | Travel back to Chișinău. |
Participants:
- Constantin Borosan – State Secretary, Ministry of Energy
- Ruslan Surugiu – Director, Consolidated Unit for the Implementation and Monitoring of Energy Projects (UCIPE)
- Sergiu Aparatu – General Director, Moldelectrica State Enterprise
- Sergiu Carmanschi – Deputy Director, Moldelectrica State Enterprise
For smooth event organization, please confirm your attendance by email at elena.junghina@mepiu.md or by phone at 069828460 (Elena Junghina, UCIPE Communications Specialist).
Additionally, all participants must bring an identification document for access to the Chișinău Substation.
Note: Transportation for media representatives will be provided, subject to prior request sent to the same email address by today at 2:00 PM.
Construction Progress
The construction works for the Vulcănești-Chișinău 400kV Overhead Power Line (OHL) continue through the winter. The current work area includes UTA Gagauzia and Taraclia. The works are being carried out in accordance with the contractor's plan, approved by the relevant institutions, and reflect best practices in the field. Progress includes approximately 190 foundations and 30 assembled pylons, with the construction site spanning about 65 km.
The works are part of the Power System Development Project and align with the Moldovan Government's priority measures aimed at ensuring the country's energy security. The project, valued at €61 million, is financed by the World Bank Group, with approximately €27 million allocated for the construction of the power line.
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