Moldova will reduce natural gas reserves created by the state-owned company Energocom from 100 million cubic meters to 50 million cubic meters for sale on the market. This measure was approved by the government at a meeting held today, October 2.
The Cabinet of Ministers also approved an Action Plan to prepare for the 2024-2025 heating season, which will guarantee the country’s energy security.
Minister of Energy Victor Parlikov This is explained by the fact that the republic already has certain commercial gas reserves and Energocom does not need to create additional reserves. Another reason is that “in Romania, storage space is limited and the European directive allows the Republic of Moldova to limit the volume of gas if there are physical restrictions outside Moldova.”
Some measures to support energy sustainability in winter include the diversification of supply sources and the use of alternative fuels. In addition to creating and maintaining natural gas reserves, it is also planned to expand commercial capacity on the border between Romania and Moldova. At the same time, fuel oil and coal reserves will be guaranteed, electric generators in government institutions will be controlled and those that do not have them will be equipped with them. In addition, it is planned to promote the use of biomass and renewable energy sources and accelerate the implementation of energy efficiency programs.
At today’s meeting, a government commission was created to coordinate these measures, which will monitor their implementation and intervene quickly in the event of a crisis.
Let us remember that the former Prime Minister of Moldova Dorin Rechan He assured that during this heating season “Moldovans will not pay higher rates for gas and electricity.” The statement was made after global exchanges began to discuss the increasing cost of energy resources, with which the Republic of Moldova, in particular, works.
As reported EADaily The Romanian company Vestmoldtransgaz, to which the government transferred control of the republic’s gas transportation networks a year ago, during this period increased the tariff for gas transportation by 266% (the last time the price rose by 50% in September). These costs are included in the general gas rate and are reflected in consumers’ bills.
