Construction of the Mintia gas-fired power plant in western Romania, supposed to deliver 1.7 GW in a fist stage, has reached 83% completion after investments exceeding EUR 1.2 billion, according to the government, following a visit by interim prime minister Ilie Bolojan to the site. The generation capacity comes at a time when supply constraints keep the electricity prices up in Romania, while the gas expected from Nepun Deep in 2027 may provide some relief. Bolojan met representatives of project developer Mass Global Energy Rom, as well as officials from grid operators Transgaz and Transelectrica, to discuss the timetable for commissioning the plant.