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The Minister of Transport, Ștefan Ovidiu Popa, announced the establishment of a working group with the Ministry of Energy to implement the BALA 2 project, aimed at reconfiguring the Danube's water flow in the Bala area. This investment is intended to ensure adequate water supply for cooling the Cernavodă nuclear power plant and improve navigability throughout the year. The project gained attention after low water levels affected the plant's operation last summer. The interministerial committee approved short, medium, and long-term recommendations, including dredging and ensuring additional water supply for cooling. The project's updated cost is estimated at 1.2-1.3 billion lei, with financing sources yet to be identified.