Our ambitious goal is to become a full-fledged member of the European Union by 2030. Such a statement the Prime Minister of Georgia made at the opening of the Tskaltubo 500 substation.

As he emphasized, it is crucial for the country to meet the required standards of well-being by 2030.

“The Tskaltubo 500 substation is an important facility for the enhancement to the Georgia’s electric transmission network that would bolster high-voltage infrastructure and enable Georgia to meet its growing electricity demands.

The substation, built with a USD 19.8 million investment, is set to provide support for safely channelling power from western Georgia while facilitating connection of new hydropower plants into the national energy system… All this will increase the regional infrastructure’s capacity and enhance both the export and transit potential of Georgia’s electricity resources”, - said Irakli Kobakhidze.

He also highlighted the project adhered to “all environmental regulations” specified by Georgian law, as well as the environmental and social standards of the World Bank.

Besides, the Head of the Government announced the plans to construct an 80-km-long, 500 kV power transmission line of Jvari-Tskaltubo, to connect the newly inaugurated substation to the existing Jvari 500 substation.