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Energy and resources

• Energocom's estimated gas purchase price for October is EUR 76.35/MWh — EUR 0.82/MWh below the level factored by NARE into regulated tariffs for Q4; logistics costs to the Moldovan border are not included.

• New investment targets have been announced in the energy sector: following the second auction, projects for 170 MW of wind power and 162.5 MWh of battery storage were selected, with investment estimated at about EUR 250 million. Installed renewable generation capacity reached 1,119.18 MW at the end of July, while operating BESS capacity is about 210 MWh against a long-term need of roughly 1,200 MWh.

• The Ministry of Energy and NARE are reviewing a model for reorganizing 12 gas distribution operators of the Moldovagaz group; the assessment is to determine savings, the impact on tariffs and the eligibility of costs.

Government regulation

• Parliament approved in the first reading a package aligning direct taxation with EU rules, covering interest, royalties and dividends, controlled foreign companies and tax disputes. A separate excise-tax bill provides, after Moldova joins the EU, for deferring excise payments until the end of the production cycle, subject to guarantees.

• From January 1, 2027, the postal sector will introduce a mechanism to compensate the net cost of the universal service: 50% through contributions from operators with annual turnover of at least MDL 10 million and the other 50% from the state budget through a state-aid mechanism.

• Since the beginning of October, unpaid administrative fines have been included in certificates on outstanding budget debts and reflected in the State Tax Service information system.

Investment and projects

• Parliament approved in the first reading the designation of the construction and development of Moldova HiTech Park as public works of national importance. The project in Stăuceni is estimated at about EUR 600 million and provides for more than 21,000 jobs on an area of about 50 hectares.

• The government and development partners are accelerating preparations for investment projects under the Economic Growth Plan so that resources can be contracted by the end of 2027; priorities include the regional hospital in Bălți, Gardens of Moldova II, the M3 and R7 roads, irrigation, energy efficiency and vocational education infrastructure.

• Romania, as the new owner of the operator of the Giurgiulești International Free Port, plans to expand capacity and modernize infrastructure. The port handles more than 70% of Moldova's imports and exports transported by water.

Banks and finance

• NBM foreign currency reserves reached a new all-time high of EUR 5.46 billion as of September 25, increasing by EUR 352.4 million, or 6.9%, since the beginning of the year.

• Nearly a year after the launch of SEPA, the system accounts for more than 81% of the number and about 47% of the value of cross-border transactions in euros, according to the NBM.

Industry

• Industrial output grew by about 8% in the first six months of 2026, while exports increased by about 12% in the first seven months; the government said it intends to continue reducing the tax burden on payroll at the next stages of tax reform.

• The electronics industry comprises 141 companies, employs about 13,600 people and generates annual turnover of approximately EUR 470 million; 43% of enterprises have foreign or mixed ownership.

Agriculture

• From March 2025 through September 30, 2026, 821 agricultural enterprises received preferential FCA loans totaling MDL 701.24 million and grants totaling MDL 68.98 million. The loan rate is 5.1% per year, while the average benefit compared with bank rates is 6.87 percentage points.

• A new application period for support for livestock farms will run from October 22 through November 20; MDL 28.85 million has been allocated.

Social economy

• In 2025, the absolute poverty rate among children was 31.4% and the extreme poverty rate was 15.9%; in rural areas, absolute poverty affected 43.5% of children versus 18.9% in urban areas. Average monthly disposable income of households with children was MDL 4,870.8 per person.

Day in figures

EUR 5.46 billion — NBM foreign currency reserves as of September 25.

EUR 600 million — estimated investment in Moldova HiTech Park.

EUR 250 million — estimated investment from the second renewables and storage auction.

MDL 701.24 million — preferential loans to agricultural enterprises under the FCA program.

EUR 470 million — annual turnover of the electronics industry.

EUR 76.35/MWh — Energocom's estimated gas purchase price for October.

31.4% — absolute poverty rate among children in 2025.

21,000 — jobs envisaged by the Moldova HiTech Park project.

AGENDA

• On October 5, Brussels will host the 10th meeting of the EU-Moldova Association Council; the agenda includes the EU accession process, reforms, and economic and sectoral cooperation with a focus on energy and trade.

• On October 5 at 10:00, the National Bureau of Statistics will update four tables on the main indicators of energy resources for August 2026.

• October 5 is the final day of the current subscription round for government bonds through eVMS.md: rates are 7.45% for 1 year, 7.55% for 2 years, 7.65% for 3 years and 7.85% for 4 years.