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A working group has been established to implement the Bala 2 project, crucial for ensuring water flow for cooling Cernavodă reactors and improving navigation on the Danube. Transport Minister Ştefan-Ovidiu Popa emphasized the project's significance for energy security and year-round navigability. An initial allocation of 200 million euros will support the project, which is estimated to cost between 1.2 and 1.3 billion lei. The aim is to prevent operational disruptions due to weather conditions and enhance reliable maritime transport.