The Moldovan government is intensifying its purchases of liquefied natural gas to reduce dependence on Russia. According to Energy Minister Viktor Parlikov, in early April the country will receive a batch of LNG with a volume of 2.6 million cubic meters from an American producer. Interfax.
The gas was delivered by ship to the Alexandroupoli terminal in Greece and then transported to Moldova via gas pipelines. As can be seen from the acting Energokom Director Viktor Bynzar, we are talking about a test purchase from the Greek DEPA. According to the senior executive, the price of this LNG is considered competitive.
Official Chisinau is trying to reduce dependence on Russian monopolist Gazprom, whose supply has fallen to 5.7 million cubic meters per day in recent months. This volume is not enough to meet the country’s needs during the cold period.
In November, Energocom and DEPA signed an agreement to intensify cooperation in LNG supply. The Greek company became the first supplier of liquefied gas to Moldova, which allowed it to expand its import sources in the context of the expiration of the transit contract through Ukraine in 2024.
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Source: Gazeta
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