Does Moldova have a good energy sector?

Moldova is also on the right path to developing a sound institutional structure in the energy sector, informed by better statistical data. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is commended for its efforts to improve energy data collection and reporting.

Who owns kuciurgan power plant in Moldova?

Russian energy giant Gazprom supplies the gas-operated Kuciurgan plant, which generates electricity that powers a significant portion of Moldova proper. The plant was privatized in 2004 by Transnistrian officials and later sold to a Russian state-owned company. Moldova doesn’t recognize the privatization.

Does Moldova have a new energy policy?

Moldova has committed to implement reforms embedded within the European Union’s Third Energy Package, a suite of legislation adopted in 2009 aimed at creating integrated and competitive energy markets for natural gas and electricity.

What is Moldova's energy self-sufficiency?

Moldova’s energy self-sufficiency is among the lowest in the world: only around 25% of its energy demand is covered by domestic production, consisting almost entirely of solid biomass and variable renewable energy sources.

Does Moldova have a competitive gas market?

Regarding the gas sector reforms, Moldova has adopted several regulations, including the network code and market rules, as a step towards the establishment of a competitive gas market.

Does Moldova have a natural gas monopoly?

Moldova made progress toward unbundling Moldovagaz, the vertically integrated natural gas monopoly, to comply with Third Energy Package requirements. Romania’s Transgaz completed the Ungheni-Chisinau Pipeline in 2021 and took over the operation of the entire gas transmission network in September 2023.