Romania and Georgia have advanced their collaboration on a strategic electricity link across the Black Sea, formalizing their partnership through a memorandum signed by their respective transmission system operators, Transelectrica and Georgian State Electrosystem. This agreement marks a pivotal moment in the development of a planned submarine interconnection aimed at enhancing regional energy connectivity.
The project has progressed significantly, moving past initial concept phases with essential feasibility studies completed. It has been included in the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) Ten-Year Network Development Plans for both 2022 and 2024, with ongoing efforts to secure its place in the upcoming 2026 edition. Furthermore, it gained political momentum after being recognized as one of the European Union’s Projects of Mutual Interest in December 2025.
Under the terms of the memorandum, both operators will work collaboratively on various aspects of the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) connection that will link Georgia and Romania. Their cooperation will encompass technical design, marine and environmental assessments, social impact evaluations, financing strategies, and representation in European and international forums.
Officials in Romania view this partnership as a crucial step toward establishing the country as a regional electricity hub. The collaboration with Georgian State Electrosystem is anticipated to bolster regional infrastructure development while aligning with broader European energy objectives such as enhancing energy security, promoting cross-border market integration, and increasing the share of low-carbon electricity.
The Black Sea submarine cable initiative fits within a larger geopolitical and energy strategy, complementing the Strategic Partnership Agreement on green energy signed in December 2022 by Azerbaijan, Georgia, Romania, and Hungary. Upon completion, this interconnector is expected to diversify electricity transmission routes, improve supply security, and facilitate greater integration of renewable energy sources across the Black Sea region and into the European Union.
