The Vulcănești–Chișinău project team has requested that the works acceptance commission be convened

The Vulcănești–Chișinău line, designed to transport electricity from Romania directly to the centre of the Republic of Moldova, is approaching the works acceptance stage. On 28 October 2026, the Government announced that the project team had requested that the acceptance commission be convened, the final stage before the line is commissioned and enters commercial operation.

In brief

• The Government announced on 28 October 2026 that a request had been made to convene the acceptance commission for the Vulcănești–Chișinău project.

• The Vulcănești–Chișinău power line is 157 kilometres long.

• The World Bank Group is financing the Vulcănești–Chișinău project under the Moldova Energy System Development Project.

What stage comes before operation?

The team responsible for implementing the project has requested that the commission for the acceptance of the construction works be convened. According to the Government, acceptance is the final stage before the line is commissioned and enters commercial operation.

Information on the project’s progress was presented during a visit to the Chișinău Electrical Substation. The Government’s announcement records the request to convene the commission, not the completion of the acceptance process or the start of commercial operation.

What role will the power line play?

According to the Government, the Vulcănești–Chișinău line will allow electricity from Romania to be brought directly to the centre of the Republic of Moldova. The route is 157 kilometres long.

The Government presents the project as an investment in the energy independence of the Republic of Moldova. It says the line will strengthen energy links with Romania and the European market.

Who modernised the substation, and who is financing the project?

The Chișinău Electrical Substation was modernised by the Romanian-German consortium of Siemens Energy, Electromontaj and Energotech. The consortium was responsible for the design, supply and installation of the equipment.

The Chișinău Electrical Substation is part of the Vulcănești–Chișinău line construction project. The project is financed by the World Bank Group through the Moldova Energy System Development Project.