Until Moldova commissions the Chisinau–Vulcanesti power line at the end of 2025, the country continues to face a high risk of another energy crisis due to the lack of alternative electricity supply routes.
Currently, Chisinau buys electricity that flows through the Cuciurgan power plant, located on the left bank of the Dniester and operated by the Russian company RAO ES.
Experts warn that Moldova risks a blackout if MGRES, which runs on gas or coal, stops operating due to technical or political reasons.
Moldova also plans to build another power line to interconnect its energy infrastructure with European systems in the country’s north.
With support from development partners, Moldova will construct the Balti–Suceava overhead transmission line.
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In addition to building the line, authorities plan to reconstruct the Balti power station and rehabilitate several sections of the transmission network on Moldovan territory. The Energy Ministry says this project will enhance the country’s energy security, particularly in the north—one of the most vulnerable regions.
The state needs approximately €77 million to build the Balti–Suceava line. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will provide a €15.4 million grant and lend an additional €30.8 million to the government. The European Investment Bank will cover the remaining €30 million.
Moldova plans to construct the Straseni–Gutinas power line to connect its energy infrastructure directly to the European Union’s grid. Authorities intend to start construction at the end of 2025 and finish it by 2029. Planned investments amount to around $220 million.
Together with the Chisinau–Vulcanesti line, these two strategic projects will eliminate Moldova’s dependence on Russian energy and enable direct electricity imports from the European Union—bypassing Ukraine and the Transnistrian region.