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The Republic of Moldova would be connected to the Romanian energy system through a third interconnection line between the two countries, between Strășești and Gutinaș, according to a memorandum signed in Chisinau between the authorities and USAID, which would co-finance the project, according to local media.
A third high-voltage overhead line that will connect the Republic of Moldova to Romania will be built with the support of USAI (US Agency for International Development), and the connection will be made between the Straseni (Moldova) and Gutinaș (Romania) stations. The overhead line will have a length of 190 kilometers.
Minister of Energy from Chisinau said that, at the end of 2028, the Republic of Moldova will be able to integrate into the European energy market, through the Romanian market.
“Without this collaboration, without this openness, without this unconditional political support that Bucharest has always had towards the Republic of Moldova, and especially with the European path of the Republic of Moldova, we would not have been able to achieve the speed we have achieved today of infrastructure projects, to ensure security and to get some more favorable prices for our consumers. I thank Romania, I thank the American people for their support, because in the end it’s the tax payers’ money and we have to understand that,” said Victor Parlicov.
In her turn, the deputy administrator of USAID, Isobel Coleman, expressed the commitment of the United States to support Moldova in this energy interconnection project between the two banks of the Prut.
“This will increase Moldova’s independence and at the same time ensure affordable energy. On a symbolic level, it is another example of how Moldova integrates with Europe. The memorandum we are signing today reflects our trust in the people and the Government of Moldova”, said Isobel Coleman.
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