Energy Minister: Through consistent efforts and European support, we made concrete steps towards integration into European energy market

Through consistent efforts and European support, we have managed to make concrete steps towards integration into the European energy market. Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu made the statement today. He participated in a high-level session organized on the sidelines of the informal Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (TTE), chaired by the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The event marked the launch of the Baltic Resilience Initiative (BRI) – a regional cooperation platform aimed at strengthening the energy resilience of countries around the Baltic and Black Seas in the face of current geopolitical challenges.


'For the Republic of Moldova, energy security is a matter of sovereignty. Through consistent efforts and European support, we have managed to make concrete steps towards integration into the European energy market. The Baltic Resilience Initiative will be a catalyst for these processes and a platform of solidarity in the face of common risks,' Junghietu said.


In a discussion panel, the minister mentioned that until January of this year, between 60% and 80% of the country's electricity consumption was covered by MGRES plant from the Transnistrian region. Starting from January 1, 2025, this contribution has been replaced by energy imports from Romania, through the European market. Additionally, the official drew attention to the outdated energy infrastructure, noting that over 90% of the high-voltage lines in Moldova are more than 30 years old.

Dorin Junghietu also emphasized that the Republic of Moldova will request support from European partners to ensure an import capacity of at least 600 MW of electricity this summer, so that we can cope with peak consumption. The request comes under the conditions where, according to forecasts, during the warm months, increased demand for air conditioning leads to network overload, and the Republic of Moldova is at risk of controlled disconnections.

Junghietu also spoke about the winter preparedness measures adopted by Moldovan authorities, including the plan to establish strategic natural gas reserves (50 million cubic meters – equivalent to 10 days of consumption) and mandatory commercial stocks for suppliers. These are already stored in Romania and Ukraine, highlighted the Ministry of Energy.