Over 70% of the landowners expropriated for the construction of the Vulcanesti-Chisinau power line have been compensated by the state. The authorities announce that the remaining landowners can still claim compensation until 2027-2028, reports IPN.
The expropriation process took place in 34 localities, covering nearly 5,500 plots of land, of which about 900 are definitively expropriated. However, some of the owners have not yet received compensation, especially due to the lack of succession documents or because of delays in submitting applications.
The Consolidated Unit for the Implementation and Monitoring of Energy Projects manages this project for the state’s energy security. The director of UCIPE, Ruslan Surugiu, explained the complexity of the process through identifying the owners, assessing the lands, calculating the compensations, and processing the files. According to Surugiu, there are numerous cases where the owners have passed away, and the heirs have not completed their paperwork. In all these situations, people need to know that they can claim the compensations for three years from the receipt of the expropriation proposal.
“The landowners have the right to request compensation for a period of 3 years from the date of receiving the expropriation proposal, that is, until the year 2027 or 2028, as the case may be,” added the director of UCIPE.
The necessary documents can be sent by mail to the UCIPE headquarters in Chisinau. After processing, beneficiaries can collect their money from any post office in the country. The amounts allocated to each case are kept in a special account.
The LEA Vulcanesti–Chisinau project has been declared of public utility and national interest, being part of the Government’s efforts to strengthen the electric power transmission network. The investment is supported by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Energy, in partnership with UCIPE.
According to the authorities’ estimates, the Vulcanesti-Chisinau overhead power line will become fully operational by the end of this year, ensuring interconnection with Romania and significantly contributing to the reduction of energy risks. The line will have a capacity of 600 MW, however, under certain conditions, it can transport up to 800-900 MW.
