What is the energy situation in Moldova?

Energy in Moldova refers to the energy and electricity production, consumption, and import in the country. Moldova lacks domestic sources of fossil energy and must import substantial amounts of petroleum, coal, natural gas, and other energy resources. In 2018, the primary energy supply was approximately half natural gas, a quarter oil, and one-fifth solid biomass.

What is Moldova's energy policy?

Moldova’s energy policy focuses on improving integration in regional markets, strengthening energy security, improving compliance with EU directives, increasing electricity generation capacity and promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Does Moldova have a competitive electricity market?

ory framework in Moldova is still ongoing. The Energy Community acquis related to the electricity sector is either only pa tially transposed or partially implemented. The current legislative framework only allows li ited competition in the electricity market. A truly competitive market can only be created with the

What is Moldova doing to improve energy security?

s also an integral part of energy security. Moldova supports the principle of “energy efficiency above a l else”, dictated by EU policy documents. It will be applied hroughout the supply and consumption chain. Reducing energy losses in district heating systems and electricity and gas transmiss

Where does Moldova get its electricity from?

icity markets of the Republic of Moldova. Apart from not large-scale renewable energy capacities, the balance of electricity demand in Moldova is supplied from Ukraine and the ATULBD (from the thermal power plant CJSC “MGRES”, owned by the Russian company “Inter RAO”), which together

How does Moldova develop energy networks?

e technical development of energy networks. Over the past ten years, the Republic of Moldova has taken concrete measures to diversify gas and electricity supplies, including through the creation of interconnections with Romania, which contri