The state-owned company Energocom announced that it has completed its gas preparations for the cold season and is now moving on to forming its electricity procurement portfolio. The company plans to cover the shortfall by sourcing from external markets, taking into account regional market conditions and the availability of transmission capacity.
Moldova has significantly reduced its coal imports since the beginning of the year, with shipments dropping particularly sharply in recent months. The Ministry of Energy attributes this to changes in demand and logistics, as well as to the situation in foreign markets, where importers are already seeking new sources of supply.
Ukraine will increase the volume of water released into the Nistru by approximately 20%
The European Union and Moldova reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating accession negotiations and discussed the further opening of the remaining clusters. At the meeting in Brussels, the parties also addressed issues related to reforms, security, energy sustainability, and new financial support; however, the key details and parameters of the decisions will only become clear once the full text is available.
The state-owned company explained why it was unable to secure the entire volume of gas in advance for the upcoming cold season: the decision was influenced by the repayment schedule for the credit line, the characteristics of the liberalizing market, and the need to synchronize purchases with transportation capacity. Energocom also noted that when planning supplies, it relies on international price indicators and strives to avoid additional costs for consumers.
Moldova plans to complete the technical work required to conclude negotiations on accession to the European Union by early 2028 and to prepare the country for EU membership by 2030, and the new tranche of 157 million euros allocated to it will expand opportunities for financing domestic investments—Vasile Tofan
Moldova has set a long-term course toward drastically reducing its dependence on energy imports and rapidly increasing the share of renewable sources in its energy mix. The authorities are also focusing on developing storage infrastructure, expanding the electricity market, and attracting private investment to support the electrification of the economy and enhance its resilience.
Moldova is accelerating the restructuring of its energy sector by focusing on renewable energy sources, energy storage, grid modernization, and market liberalization. Authorities expect that the new regulations and infrastructure projects will significantly strengthen the country's energy security and open up additional opportunities for investors.
Over the past 24 hours, Moldova has received 620 tons of gasoline and 3,000 tons of diesel fuel; current gasoline reserves are sufficient for approximately 30 days, and diesel fuel reserves for 10 days
The Moldovan government intends to seek long-term gas contracts in order to secure more favorable terms for a portion of its supplies and, at the same time, increase compensation for energy resources during the upcoming cold season. Authorities acknowledge that the negotiations will be difficult, and that decisions regarding support for the population and fuel purchases will require additional resources and external assistance.
The government has approved Moldova's new Energy Strategy for 2026–2050, achieving the goals of which will require total investments estimated at approximately 43 billion euros (equivalent to about 864.3 billion lei) by 2050
Managers of public buildings and commercial facilities in Moldova must reduce indoor lighting by at least 30% whenever possible
In Moldova, natural gas prices for residential consumers will rise by 28.8% starting October 1—from 18.79 to 24.2 lei per cubic meter, excluding VAT (from 20.3 to 26.14 lei, including 8% VAT)
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan called on Norwegian companies and funds to explore investment opportunities in Moldova
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