How has Moldova restructured its electricity distribution network?

As part of the reforms, Moldova restructured and partially privatized its electricity distribution network, including Premier Energy, a private company that controls 70 percent of the country’s electric distribution grid.

How much electricity does Moldova produce?

The country produces only about 20 percent of its annual electricity consumption from natural gas-fired combined heat and electricity power plants. Moldova has one hydropower plant, the Costesti Hydropower Plant. Moldavskaya GRES (MGRES) in the separatist region of Transnistria supplies the vast majority of the remaining 80 percent of electricity.

How important is Moldova's cross-border power system?

Geographically positioned between Romania and Ukraine, the cross-border power system of the Republic of Moldova is critical for regional energy security and regional integration with the European and Moldova-Ukraine energy markets.

What is the main energy source in Moldova?

Natural gas accounts for more than half of Moldova’s total primary energy supply (53% in 2018), oil roughly a quarter (23% in 2018) and solid biomass one-fifth (19% in 2018). Most natural gas is used for electricity and heat generation, 3 whereas oil is the most important energy source for final consumers.

How does Moldova share energy data?

Moldova shares energy data through five annual International Energy Agency (IEA)/Eurostat/UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) joint questionnaires.

Why is Moldova's electricity supply so vulnerable?

Since November 2023, the MGRES gas-fired power plant in Transnistria is making up for the electricity import deficit from Ukraine. This heavy reliance on external sources, particularly from politically sensitive regions, makes the Republic of Moldova’s electricity supply extremely vulnerable.