Moldova has developed a plan to prepare for the heating season, as well, as it has done annually since 2022. It contains 48 measures, including procuring natural gas from multiple sources and ensuring its transportation via different routes, as well as monitoring natural gas supplies to meet Transnistria’s needs. If gas supplies to the breakaway region were to stop, financial support of 60 million euros offered by the EU could be accessed.
According to Moldovan media, Transnistria extended the state of energy emergency in June after allegedly requesting a reduction in gas supplies due to a lack of funds.
At the same time, the plan requires Energocom to replenish emergency gas stocks equivalent to 15 per cent of the average annual consumption by 1 November. It also provides for the commissioning of the Vulcănești–Chișinău power line by the end of the year and, if necessary, the operation of additional 110 kV lines to bring electricity from Romania. The annual electricity procurement procedure should be launched via a competitive tender by the end of October.
By mid-October, measures should be implemented to control and ensure the rational consumption of energy in public buildings and to maintain the recommended indoor temperature appropriate to each type of activity.
Ceenergynws recently conducted an interview with Dorin Junghietu, the country’s Minister of Energy, appointed this year, who provided insights into upcoming plans and infrastructure developments.