The United States has approved a USD 130 million grant to finance the construction of a high-voltage power line linking Moldova to Romania, a project officials said would strengthen the country\u2019s energy security and deepen ties with Washington.<\/p>\n
The 190 km Str\u0103\u0219eni\u2013Gutina\u0219 line will connect Moldova to the European electricity grid. It will complement the Chi\u0219in\u0103u\u2013Vulc\u0103ne\u0219ti line, due for completion this year, and the planned B\u0103l\u021bi\u2013Suceava connection, Moldovan president Maia Sandu said on Wednesday, September 17.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sandu called the investment \u201ca decisive step toward the country\u2019s energy security\u201d and a milestone in Moldova\u2019s cooperation with the United States.<\/p>\n\n
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Chi\u0219in\u0103u said the project would not only reinforce Moldova\u2019s electricity network but also open new opportunities for American businesses.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis initiative will enable Moldova to adopt and use American technologies. It will unlock potential in several sectors, including transport infrastructure, grid optimization technologies, information and communication technologies (ICT), nuclear energy, and battery storage,\u201d the embassy said in a statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n Washington\u2019s support reflects its intention to remain a regional leader in critical industries, including natural gas, nuclear energy, and grid optimization, the embassy added.\u00a0<\/p>\n Officials said the project would enhance Moldova\u2019s independence from Russian energy supplies by securing reliable access to European markets.<\/p>\n irina.marica@romania-insider.com<\/p>\n