Project Development Objective: increasing capacity and improve reliability of the power transmission system in Moldova.

Project beneficiaries:

All electricity consumers in Moldova connected (directly or indirectly) to the power transmission system.

SOE ”Moldelectrica” and other sector stakeholders in Moldova. SOE ”Moldelectrica” will benefit from improved operational efficiency and reduction of transmission losses due to better grid management systems and capacity strengthening. Financial benefits will also accrue from a reduction of operating costs due to improved infrastructure and potential ability to engage in regional power trade. SOE ”Moldelectrica” will benefit from capacity strengthening and technical assistance to carry out their mandates to implement regional power trade.

Project components:

Construction of Vulcanesti-Chisinau OHTL, including the following:

• Construction of approximately 158 km of 400kV Vulcanesti-Chisinau single circuit OHTL; and
• Support through provision of consulting services for purposes of supervision of Components 1 and 2 of the project.

Extension of two substations, including the following:

• Upgrade of 330 kV Chisinau substation; and
• Extension of 400 kV Vulcanesti substation.

Implementation Period: 2020 – 2026

Loan amount: 61 mln EUR

Donor: International Development Association - IDA (World Bank Group)

Implementer: Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure through MEPIU

Project Grievance Redress Mechanism: click here

Hotărârea de Guvern Nr. 1037 din 21-12-2023 cu privire la exproprierea pentru cauză de utilitate publică a bunurilor imobile și a dreptului de folosință asupra bunurilor imobile situate pe amplasamentul lucrărilor de interes național de construcție a liniei electrice aeriene (LEA) 400 kV de transport al energiei electrice Vulcănești – Chișinău

Resettlement Action Plan for the Moldova Power System Development Project

Power System Development Project: FINAL REPORT - Environmental and social checklist specific to extension of the 400/110/35 kV Vulcanesti Substation

Raport final: Lista de verificare de mediu și socială specifică pentru extinderea stației 400/110/35 kV Vulcănești

Raport de progres al Proiectului de Dezvoltare a Sistemului Electroenergetic (PDSE) pentru anul 2023

Avian Risk Assessment and Mitigation Report for Construction Stage

Avian Risk Assessment and Mitigation Report for Operational Stage

The labour management procedure specific for construction and operation of the 400 kV OHTL & Chisinau and Vulcanesti Substations

Planul de Mediu si Social (ESIA & ESMP specific for commune Bacioi)

Planul de Mediu si Social (ESIA & ESMP specific for Leova District)

Planul de Mediu si Social (ESIA & ESMP specific for Taraclia  District)

Planul de Mediu si Social (ESIA & ESMP specific for Autonomous Territorial Unit Gagauzia District)

Planul de Mediu si Social (ESIA & ESMP specific for  Cimislia District)

Planul de Mediu si Social (ESIA & ESMP specific for Hincesti District)

Planul de Mediu si Social (ESIA & ESMP specific for  Ialoveni District)

Planul de Mediu si Social (ESIA & ESMP specific for Cahul District)

Planul de Management de Mediu si Social specific pentru SE Chisinau