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Does Moldova need energy?

Moldova is almost totally dependent on fossil fuel and electricity imports, with natural gas serving most of its energy needs. The government plans to diversify the energy mix with renewables such as wind and solar.

Does Moldova have energy security?

Despite acceptable energy security levels in Moldova in 2019, the country faces exposure to gas supply shock risks due to its reliance on Russia for all of its gas via Ukraine. Two major supply disruptions occurred in 2006 and 2009 due to disputes between the two countries.

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 an electricity power system?

Moldova's electricity power system operates in parallel with Ukraine's (the Integrated Power System / Unified Power System of Russia grid), but it cannot currently operate in parallel with Romania’s network, which is part of ENTSO-E. Only small quantities of electricity can be exchanged between the two systems through an island-mode operation.

Does Moldova need a gas pipeline?

Once at full capacity in 2020, the pipeline is expected to supply almost all the gas Moldova consumes, but not that of the Transnistria region. The government also plans to diversify the energy mix with more renewable energy.

How does Moldova share energy data?

Moldova shares energy data through five annual International Energy Agency (IEA)/Eurostat/UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) joint questionnaires.