Moldova plans to build a natural gas-fired power plant with a capacity of approximately 100 MW with US support
The Ministry of Energy reported that this is envisaged by a memorandum of understanding signed in the fall of 2025 with the American company Wheeler Machinery Co. and Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC). The ministry is now publishing this document after receiving the consent of all parties. "The publication of the document reflects the parties' commitment to the principles of transparency and public awareness of strategic projects in the energy sector. The new power plant will contribute to the diversification of domestic electricity generation sources, increase the flexibility of the national energy system, and reduce dependence on energy imports during periods of high consumption," the Ministry of Energy emphasized. The memorandum states that the Ministry of Energy of Moldova is responsible for the development and implementation of national energy policy. In line with Moldova's energy security goals, the Ministry of Energy strives to increase and diversify the national energy supply by accelerating the development of new domestic electricity generation capacity. The Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC), which specializes in the development and financing of US Department of Defense and other government projects, and Wheeler, a supplier of advanced Caterpillar generator technology, are collaborating to provide a comprehensive solution for the rapid development of gas-fired power plants. The parties intend to collaborate on a gas-fired power plant project with a minimum capacity of 100 MW in Moldova, using Caterpillar generators to ensure fast, reliable, and scalable power generation. The document specifies that the parties shall complete and submit no later than 180 days after the effective date of this memorandum of understanding, a Plan that shall, at a minimum, cover the following key topics: technical configuration and performance targets, site selection and land control, electrical connection and grid integration, fuel supply and connection, construction schedule and critical path to commissioning, operation and maintenance model including training, environmental compliance and permitting, commercial structure (e.g., elements of the terms of the power purchase agreement), risk management and stakeholder engagement/communications plan, etc. //25.06.2026 – InfoMarket.
