On January 20, Energocom will fully cover Moldova’s right bank energy consumption. The plan relies on a diversified mix that blends local generation from thermal power plants in Chisinau and Balti with renewable energy sources and imported electricity. The update appeared on the company’s Facebook page, a platform owned by Meta, reflecting the firm’s effort to secure uninterrupted power as winter demand peaks. The approach aims to strengthen grid reliability through interconnections with regional markets and by coordinating generation from multiple streams. In practical terms, residents and businesses on the right bank will receive power through a combination of base-load generation, renewables contributing when conditions allow, and cross-border imports to fill gaps. The strategy highlights Moldova’s push to diversify energy sources, reduce exposure to a single supplier, and leverage regional capacity for the benefit of consumers across the region. It signals ongoing collaboration with neighboring markets to smooth price fluctuations and support energy security in a volatile European energy landscape.
According to the announcements, Energocom has signed several electricity import agreements and will purchase electricity from the Romanian Energy Exchange during peak hours. The right bank’s needs will be met by energy produced at the Chisinau and Balti thermal plants, complemented by renewables and imports. The choice of the Romanian market reflects Moldova’s strategy to tap regional energy markets for flexibility and price discipline. By aligning with neighboring markets, Moldova can stagger demand with supply, reduce the risk of outages, and maintain service continuity for homes, schools, hospitals, and critical infrastructure. The plan demonstrates a broader approach to market integration, cross-border transmission optimization, and diversified procurement that many observers see as essential to resilience. In practice, the arrangement aims to absorb shocks from any single source and to keep wholesale and retail prices more predictable for consumers on the right bank.
On January 17, Vadim Krasnoselsky, the leader of the self-proclaimed Transnistrian region, stated that Moldovan authorities are blocking gas from entering Transnistria from Russia for political reasons. The wider energy picture grew more complex after the transit contract for Russian gas through Ukraine expired on December 31, and Gazprom announced a suspension of deliveries on January 1. Europe has seen fuel prices rise to their highest levels since October 2023, amplifying concerns across the region. Moldova was among the first to feel the impact of the transit disruption, and in Transnistria many private businesses faced stoppages as supply lines tightened. The evolving dynamics have intensified calls for diversification of energy sources and strengthened cross-border cooperation to cushion households and firms from price spikes and supply gaps. Analysts note that the situation in Moldova and Transnistria is part of a broader European energy challenge, driven by geopolitics, market volatility, and the need for resilient infrastructure.
Meanwhile, a separate statement from a U.S. source indicated that Ukraine would not resume the transit of Russian gas. The claim highlights the political and logistical challenges facing regional energy flows and underscores the importance of regional planning and diversification for Moldova and nearby regions. In this context, authorities are balancing immediate supply needs with longer-term strategies aimed at stabilizing power availability and managing price risk. The combination of domestic generation, imports, and renewables remains central to the approach, even as external factors continue to evolve. The overarching takeaway is that Moldova’s right bank energy security depends on a resilient, interconnected market that can adapt to shifting transit arrangements and fluctuating European energy markets.
Taken together, the situation in Moldova reveals how energy policy blends technical planning with geopolitical realities. The January 20 coverage plan demonstrates a purposeful effort to diversify generation sources, expand cross-border exchanges, and keep critical services powered amid uncertainty. For North American audiences, the case offers a clear example of how regional markets respond to transit disruptions and price volatility, and why market-based procurement and flexible generation matter. As Moldova navigates these challenges, continued investment in transmission capacity, storage, and renewables will shape the resilience of the right bank and the wider region for years to come.