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How much energy does Moldova use?

Moldova imports 100% of its gas and coal consumption, nearly all of its oil consumption and around 80% of its electricity (including electricity procured from the Moldavskaya GRES [power station] situated in Transnistria). 1 Second, Moldova has obligations stemming from its aspirations for European integration.

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.

Is Moldova a member of the Energy Community?

Moldova has been a member of the Energy Community since 2010 and signed an Association Agreement with the European Union on 27 June 2014. It therefore had until December 2017 to make its legislation conform to the EU acquis communautaire, which

Does Moldova need a gas interconnector?

Moldova needs to import most energy commodities to meet the domestic demand. All natural gas consumption (2.1 Mtoe, or 2.9 billion cubic metres (bcm) in 2018) is met through imports, mainly from Russia. A gas interconnector to Romania is under construction to reduce dependence on Russian gas.

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.

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.