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The High Court of Cassation and Justice ruled in favor of the Romanian state regarding the Tuzla-Podișor gas pipeline, dismissing complaints from Bankwatch Romania. This decision confirms the legality of the project, which is crucial for transporting natural gas from the Black Sea to Romania and Europe. The court upheld a previous ruling that found Bankwatch's claims were time-barred. The pipeline, valued at over 500 million euros, is already operational and is expected to enhance Romania's energy security by utilizing domestic gas resources. The Minister of Energy emphasized the importance of this project for reducing consumer costs and dependence on imports.