This project aims to close Albania's 400 kV internal transmission lines between Rrashbull and Fier in a ring topology by constructing a new 400 kV transmission line connecting the Fier - Hoxhare - Rrashbull substations. The investments include the following measures: 1) Construction of 400 kV double circuit OH transmission line between Fier, Hoxhare and Rrashbull substations – about 78 km long with ACSR 2x490/65 mm2 conductor (single circuit at this stage of the project); 2) Extension to 400 kV and reinforcement of Rrashbull substation; 3) Reinforcement of Fier substation and installation of a second 400/220 kV, 400 MVA transformer; 4) Extension to 400 kV voltage and reinforcement of the existing 220/110 kV Hoxhara substation with new 400/110 kV transformers; 5) Connection of Hoxhara substation in/out of the new 400 kV line Fier – Rrashbull.

The WBIF provides technical assistance for developing the feasibility study and environmental and social scoping for the project.

This project aims to close Albania's 400 kV internal transmission lines between Rrashbull and Fier in a ring topology by constructing a new 400 kV transmission line connecting the Fier - Hoxhare - Rrashbull substations. The investments include the following measures: 1) Construction of 400 kV double circuit OH transmission line between Fier, Hoxhare and Rrashbull substations – about 78 km long with ACSR 2x490/65 mm2 conductor (single circuit at this stage of the project); 2) Extension to 400 kV and reinforcement of Rrashbull substation; 3) Reinforcement of Fier substation and installation of a second 400/220 kV, 400 MVA transformer; 4) Extension to 400 kV voltage and reinforcement of the existing 220/110 kV Hoxhara substation with new 400/110 kV transformers; 5) Connection of Hoxhara substation in/out of the new 400 kV line Fier – Rrashbull.

The WBIF provides technical assistance for developing the feasibility study and environmental and social scoping for the project.