The ministry’s press release emphasizes that the head of the agency, Dorin Jungietu, promptly visited the substation, where he discussed with the contractor the progress of the work, the condition of the equipment, and the measures needed to correct the identified malfunction.
According to the contractor, the problem was discovered during the installation of the substation’s equipment. The faulty current transformer connects the substation to the 330-kV grid and is necessary for supplying power and ensuring the operation of the project’s infrastructure.
In early June, the equipment was shipped to the manufacturer’s plant in Spain. During the dismantling process, specialists determined that additional inspections were necessary. According to the latest information from the manufacturer, rectifying the malfunction and conducting factory tests may take several more weeks.
Consequently, the commercial commissioning of the Vulcănești–Chișinău power line will be postponed until the equipment repairs are completed, the necessary tests are conducted, and the work is accepted.
The contractor may face penalties
Dorin Junghiu demanded that the contractor expedite all necessary work and complete the equipment testing as soon as possible, while complying with technical requirements and safety standards.
The minister also ordered that the identified problems and related delays be included in the list of grounds for imposing penalties on the contractor.
“Failure to fulfill commitments and meet the stated deadlines for commissioning the project is unacceptable. At the same time, any technical problem identified must be resolved with the utmost responsibility and as quickly as possible, and the party at fault must be held accountable,” stated Energy Minister Dorin Junghiu.
That said, a significant portion of the project has already been completed. The Vulcănești power plant was built on schedule, passed testing, and was energized. The Vulcănești–Chișinău transmission line itself was completed ahead of schedule—in November 2025—and has already been energized up to the Chișinău power plant.
The Vulcănești–Chișinău power line is one of the key infrastructure projects in Moldova’s energy sector. Its full commissioning is expected to complete the construction of a new power line connecting the south of the country with Chișinău.
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