
The European financing contract for Stage II of the “Modernization of the Electricity Distribution Infrastructure in the Port of Constanta” project has been officially signed. The contract was executed by Romania’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Sorin Mihai Grindeanu, and the General Director of the National Company Maritime Ports Administration Constanta, Mihai Teodorescu.
Stage II of the project, financed under the Transport Program 2021–2027, has a total value of over 26.4 million RON (US$6.14 million), with eligible costs of around 18.8 million RON (US$4.37 million). Half of this amount, comes from non-refundable EU funds, while the remaining share is covered by the Romanian state budget.
Key upgrades under MPA Constanta’s management include the installation of a new 110/20 kV substation, modernization of 12 transformer stations, construction of 21 km of 20 kV underground lines, and a new SCADA dispatch center. E-Distribution Dobrogea will also carry out connection works, including a 110 kV station and additional underground power lines.
The initiative supports EU strategies for greener, more efficient ports and aims to improve the safety, reliability, and sustainability of Constanta’s maritime infrastructure.