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Is Gazprom causing a energy crisis in Moldova?

"The problem is that Gazprom simply refuses to fulfil the contractual terms and supply gas via another route. The route is available, the volumes are available," Sandu, Moldova's pro-Western president, told a news conference. "To call things by their names, this is an opportunity for them to create an energy crisis in Moldova.

How does Russia supply gas to Moldova?

Russia supplies Moldova with about 2 billion cubic metres of gas per year through Ukraine. This is piped to the breakaway region of Transdniestria which uses the gas to generate cheap power, which it sells to government-controlled Moldova. "The problem is that Gazprom simply refuses to fulfil the contractual terms and supply gas via another route.

Does Moldova pay for gas?

Transdniestria and the government in Chisinau agreed in 2022 that all Russian gas received by Moldova would flow to the breakaway region, which traditionally does not pay for fuel. The unrecognised, separatist enclave is home to a power plant which provides most of the power for government-controlled areas of Moldova at a fixed and low price.

Why is Moldova preparing for long power cuts?

Moldova's population of 2.5 million has been preparing for long power cuts since Kyiv said it will not extend its contract with Gazprom when this expires on Dec. 31. This is piped to the breakaway region of Transdniestria which uses the gas to generate cheap power, which it sells to government-controlled Moldova.

Why are Moldova and Transdniestria declaring a state of emergency?

Moldova and Transdniestria have both declared states of emergency over the threat of disrupted gas supplies. Sandu said the main issue is payment for fuel that could be supplied to Transdniestria, adding: "The left bank of the Dniester will have to pay for the gas that Moldova will supply to the Transdniestrian region".