Memorandum of Understanding between Romanian transmission system operator Transelectrica and Georgian operator Georgian State Electrosystem signed
Romanian transmission system operator Transelectrica and Georgian State Electrosystem (GSE) have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the Georgia-Romania interconnection project by means of a submarine cable across the Black Sea.
As NewsGeorgia reports with reference to GSE, the document defines the framework of interaction between the parties and provides for coordination of work at the stages of preparation and development of the project.
According to the agreements, Georgia and Romania will jointly conduct necessary studies, including geotechnical and geophysical surveys of the seabed, as well as financial, legal, regulatory, environmental and social studies. In addition, the agreement provides for the coordination of institutional representation of the project in relevant international organizations.
“The signing of this memorandum reflects the maturity and significant progress made by the submarine cable project in the Black Sea, as well as Transelectrica’s strong commitment to actively participate in the development of the region’s strategic energy infrastructure. The close cooperation with Georgian State Electrosystem strengthens Romania’s role as a regional energy hub and supports European goals in energy security, market integration and green energy transition,” said Transelectrica CEO Stefanice Munteanu.
Part of the EU strategy
The company specifies that the submarine cable project in the Black Sea is being developed in line with the Green Energy Strategic Partnership Agreement signed in December 2022 by the governments of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Romania and Hungary. The project has significant potential to improve energy security, diversify electricity transmission routes and integrate renewable energy sources in the Black Sea region and in the European Union.
A study carried out in 2025 by the Italian consulting company CESI confirmed the technical and economic feasibility of the project. The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) has already included it in its development strategy. The European Commission has given it the status of “project of mutual interest”.
