Moldova to enhance domestic electricity production capabilities

Chisinau, June 29 /MOLDPRES/ - The government has ruled to convey to the management of agency „Apele Moldovei” (Moldova's Waters) two special hydro-constructions on the river Raut and include them in the List of surface water bodies and protection strips, as well as in the list of hydrotechnical structures operated by the water management administrative authority, the government's communication and media relations department has reported. 

According to the document, "Apele Moldovei" will be able to rebuild and put into operation small hydropower stations along the Raut river, in Căzăneşti village, central Telenesti district and Piatra village, central Orhei district. This will allow optimally using water resources, enhancing domestic energy production capacity and increasing electricity production share from renewable sources, with the priorities provided for in the National Development Strategy “Moldova 2020”. 

The participants in the meeting on 29 June approved amendments and completions to a government decision on measures of implementing an agreement between the Moldovan and Ukrainian governments on joint use and protection of border waters.   

(Editor L. Alcaza)