Moldova’s gas sector is once again relying on Gazprom to supply consumers on the right bank of the Dniester, according to a March statement from Vadim Cheban, the head of Moldovagaz. The arrangement marks a return to purchases from Gazprom in the current period, with the aim of stabilizing gas supplies for both households and energy installations. The information comes from a report by DEA News.
Under the latest arrangement, Moldovagaz will buy roughly 0.7 to 0.8 million cubic meters per day from Gazprom PJSC, complemented by an intake of about 1.3 to 1.5 million cubic meters per day from Energocom JSC through the end of March 2023. This blended flow is designed to meet daily demand while the country navigates supply arrangements and market dynamics with neighboring sources. The total daily gas input from Gazprom is noted to be about 5.7 million cubic meters, a figure which covers electricity generation alongside supply to consumers in the Transnistria region.
In the March briefing, Cheban highlighted that energy strategy in Moldova includes securing steady gas inflows to prevent interruptions in power generation and to maintain reliable energy access for residents. The shares of different suppliers and the role of Energocom in coordinating delivery are presented as part of Moldova’s ongoing effort to diversify sources while maintaining a predictable gas supply for the national grid. The emphasis remains on ensuring gas is available for both domestic use and power production as the country manages seasonal fluctuations and price considerations.
Earlier reporting indicated that roughly 93 percent of gas consumption in February 2023 was paid for by Moldovan households, reflecting the billing and payment dynamics within the utility sector. The head of the energy company noted that Moldova consumed 93.9 million cubic meters of gas in February 2023, a decline of about 31.4 percent compared with the same period in 2022. Compared with January 2023, consumption fell by around 2.2 million cubic meters, a decrease of roughly 2.3 percent. These figures underscore ongoing shifts in demand and the effects of market conditions on domestic usage, as Moldova balances affordability with secure energy supply. The broader context includes policy measures and tariff structures intended to support energy consumers during a period of price volatility and structural reforms in the country’s energy sector. This snapshot, sourced from DEA News, reflects how Moldova’s gas strategy adapts to evolving regional dynamics and the aims of maintaining steady electricity generation alongside domestic consumption.