Moldova's Railways Increased Agricultural Exports and Freight Transit in August
In August, "Moldova Railways" facilitated the export of approximately 28,530 metric tons of agricultural products and transported 18,020 metric tons of cargo in transit.
In August, "Moldova Railways" facilitated the export of approximately 28,530 metric tons of agricultural products and transported 18,020 metric tons of cargo in transit.
In Moldova, preparations are underway to liquidate several inactive state-owned enterprises that have not been operating or filing financial reports for a long time. The initiative also addresses long-delayed procedures involving one of the older assets, and the authorities plan to further reduce the number of inactive state-owned enterprises.
The infrastructure facilities at the Marculesti Airport may be transferred to the management of the Chisinau Airport as part of the ongoing reorganization of the industry. This involves the transfer of the complex of facilities necessary for the airport's operation and the development of its logistics functions; however, the project still needs to be approved by the government.
A state-owned energy supplier has secured a multi-month gas supply arrangement with the country's largest consumer, covering the heating season and extending into spring. The deal underscores the company's growing role in a competitive market and its ability to meet large-scale demand with stable supply solutions.
Moldova is preparing to broaden its privatization pipeline with a new package of state assets, while also adjusting the status of several properties already on the list. The draft reflects a wider effort to accelerate disposals, support budget revenue goals and reshape the composition of assets offered to buyers.
State-owned enterprises and joint-stock companies in which the state holds a stake in the authorized capital must declare and pay dividends and distributions from net income by September 1
Following the first half of 2026, the state-owned enterprise "Moldovan Railways" returned to profitability after several years of losses. Authorities attribute this turnaround to financial restructuring measures and changes in management, and note that it has already had a positive impact on salary payments and the company's operations.
The state-owned enterprise Moldelectrica will be transformed into a joint-stock company wholly owned by the state
In Moldova, 439 public sector employees receive a monthly salary of more than 50,000 lei net, and another 152 receive more than 80,000 lei after taxes
Two candidates have been shortlisted for the position of head of the state-owned company Energocom, while one candidate was not selected based on the requirements of the competition regulations. The next stage of the process will take place at a later date, and the date and format will be communicated separately to the shortlisted candidates.
Energocom continues to procure natural gas for the new gas year and held nine rounds of gas procurement auctions last week
European natural gas prices have eased sharply after a recent spike in geopolitical risk, but the market remains sensitive to supply and weather factors. Traders are still watching storage levels, LNG flows and demand prospects closely, as the next move may depend on several competing pressures.
European natural gas prices continue to climb, supported by geopolitical tensions, uncertainty in LNG trade, and weaker supply flows into the region. Market conditions remain tight as storage levels lag seasonal norms, keeping traders focused on the next moves in the energy market.
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