Vgr energy Moldova

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.

What are the main energy security-related projects in Moldova?

The main energy security-related projects are the Iasi-Ungheni-Chisinau gas interconnection pipeline with Romania, and Moldova’s integration into the EU electricity market through interconnections with the Romanian electricity network.

Does Moldova use natural gas?

3 Natural gas is used at MGRES power plant, which is situated in Transnistria. The Moldovan government procures electricity directly from the plant. Renewables represent 20% of Moldova’s energy mix, consisting almost fully of solid biofuels (19% in 2018). 6% of electricity generation comes from renewable sources (hydro, wind, solar PV).

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.

Where does Moldova get its electricity from?

Moldavskaya GRES (MGRES) in the separatist region of Transnistria supplies the vast majority of the remaining 80 percent of electricity. Moldova also imports electricity from Ukraine and Romania. For years Moldova’s natural gas consumption almost exclusively relied on Russian gas imports.