By the end of February 2023 Moldova had secured gas deliveries stored in facilities in Romania and Ukraine, a development highlighted by the deputy prime minister as part of the country’s ongoing energy strategy. The deputy chair of Moldova’s cabinet spoke in a televised interview, explaining the shift toward more resilient storage and diversified sourcing amid regional market volatility. He noted that the government opted not to disclose exact gas quantities for safety and strategic reasons, stressing that the reserves would be ample to cover January and February needs, a message aimed at reassuring households and industrial users alike that supply would remain steady even as prices swing on the wider European market.
Officials explained that Moldova purchases natural gas from European sellers on a daily basis, benefiting from periods when European prices have softened. This pattern reflects a broader trend in the regional gas market where prices are sensitive to seasonal demand, storage levels, and geopolitical developments. The flow from European markets is designed to supplement domestic production and existing pipeline supplies, helping Moldova manage costs while maintaining supply reliability for critical sectors of the economy.
In recent months, the leadership of the state company Energocom reported that Moldova has access to sizable gas volumes from European partners, a consequence of competitive pricing and the evolving network of cross-border gas agreements. This supply arrangement aims to bolster energy security, reduce reliance on any single supplier, and provide flexibility to respond to demand shifts across the winter period and into spring. The emphasis remains on keeping storage levels high enough to cushion price fluctuations and ensure continuity of service for homes, businesses, and essential public services.
During the same period, remarks from the Moldovagaz energy company leadership highlighted price dynamics that could influence national budgeting for energy. It was indicated that prices for January might see a notable uptick in certain scenarios if contractual terms with gas suppliers are adjusted in response to market movements. Operators stressed that all gas purchased through the Russian state energy company Gazprom is directed to the unrecognized region, which has implications for the broader energy balance and regional policy considerations. These statements reflect the complexity of regional energy governance, where market signals, regulatory decisions, and political boundaries intersect to shape the daily reality of gas access and pricing for Moldova.