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Is Gazprom provoking an energy crisis in Moldova?

President Maia Sandu on Thursday accused Gazprom of provoking an energy crisis in Moldova, saying the Russian energy giant was refusing to supply gas through an alternative route if the fuel stops flowing through Ukraine at the end of this year.

Does Moldova have a good energy sector?

Moldova is also on the right path to developing a sound institutional structure in the energy sector, informed by better statistical data. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is commended for its efforts to improve energy data collection and reporting.

What is Moldova's long-term goal in the electricity sector?

In the electricity sector, Moldova’s long-term objective was to fully interconnect with the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E). This was achieved significantly earlier than planned, due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February 2022.

What are the sources of electricity and gas imports in Moldova?

The sources of electricity and gas imports are not diversified and crucially depend on gas supply from Russia and electricity supply from the Moldavskaya GRES power station, which operates beyond the control of the Moldovan government.

Who owns kuciurgan power plant in Moldova?

Russian energy giant Gazprom supplies the gas-operated Kuciurgan plant, which generates electricity that powers a significant portion of Moldova proper. The plant was privatized in 2004 by Transnistrian officials and later sold to a Russian state-owned company. Moldova doesn’t recognize the privatization.

What challenges does the Moldovan energy sector face?

Despite all of these notable achievements, the Moldovan energy sector still faces major challenges which need to be addressed in a timely manner in order to improve energy security, accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable, clean and efficient energy system and support the development of free and competitive energy markets.