400 kV connection energisation for first gas turbine unit
The Mintia gas-fired power plant has reached a key milestone in its commissioning following successful tests of the electrical infrastructure linking the facility to Romania’s national transmission network. Transelectrica said the testing included energisation of the 400 kV grid connection for the plant’s first gas turbine unit. The programme also covered activation of power transformers used for both grid integration and supply to the plant’s auxiliary internal systems. The works were completed on 15 June.
Inspections and operational verification continue
After the testing phase, engineers started additional technical inspections and operational verification procedures for the electrical equipment. These activities form part of ongoing commissioning work and reliability validation. The verification procedures are expected to continue over the coming weeks.
Project development and earlier grid connection acceleration
The Mintia power plant is among Romania’s largest new energy infrastructure investments, with an estimated development cost of approximately €1.4 billion. Earlier this year, Transelectrica accelerated grid connection works for the first 575 MW gas turbine unit. That step enabled the project to move into its latest phase of system testing and operational readiness.
