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Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu spoke about the shift in approach to energy efficiency at a meeting of energy ministers within the framework of the EU Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council.
The government has initiated the drafting of a resolution on the provision of financial energy compensation during the cold season of 2026–2027. To this end, it is planned to amend the existing legislation governing the mechanism for the payment of compensation.
Wholesale natural gas prices in Europe and the UK rose today following a sharp fall last week. The market reacted once again to the uncertainty surrounding shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices, heightening concerns about disruptions to gas and LNG supplies.
Today, 28 September, a new call for proposals was announced in Ialoveni to select and support communities using renewable energy sources. Carolina Novac, State Secretary at the Ministry of Energy, took part in the information session marking the launch of the call for proposals. The event aimed to present the funding opportunities, the legal framework applicable to energy communities, and the conditions for participating in the call for proposals.
The natural gas tariff in Moldova may be revised in line with price movements on the international market, either upwards or downwards. This statement was made by Alexei Taran, Director-General of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE), during a meeting with MPs who protested on Monday against the gas tariff increase.
In Chișinău, outside the headquarters of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE), a protest took place against the increase in tariffs for natural gas and heat. The protest took place on the day that ANRE was reviewing the draft decisions on the new regulated prices and tariffs.
Increasing investment in energy efficiency to reduce energy consumption and costs, as well as reducing residents’ vulnerability to price fluctuations, were the themes of the second Forum of Tenants’ and Homeowners’ Associations in Moldova.
Ukraine has reduced the volume of water flowing from the Novodnestrovsk Reservoir to areas downstream along the Dniester, including the territory of Moldova. This was announced by Moldova’s Minister for the Environment, Gheorghe Hazder, on social media on 27 September.
Scientists tested perovskite solar panels at a depth of 10 metres in the South China Sea. Over two hours of operation underwater, they generated 324 milliwatt-hours of electricity. Laboratory tests show that, under such conditions, the panels could potentially operate for around five and a half years.
From 1 October, gas transmission via the Greece–Bulgaria–Romania–Republic of Moldova–Ukraine route will become easier. This will be due to the introduction by regional operators of capacity allocation and booking rules that are in line with European standards.
Moldova is introducing additional measures to protect domestic fuel stocks during the state of emergency. The export and re-export of petrol and diesel from the Giurgiulești International Free Port will only be permitted in volumes exceeding the country’s established minimum stock levels.
From 26 September, additional measures to reduce electricity consumption will be introduced in Moldova against the backdrop of a state of emergency in the energy sector. During peak hours – from 06:00 to 09:00 and from 18:00 to 22:00 – the authorities will restrict electricity use, and exports during the evening hours will be reduced.
At six permanent monitoring sites in the Orhei and Rezina districts, soil sampling is carried out by the National Agency for Land Reclamation (ANIF) with scientific support from the National Institute for Applied Research in Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine (IP INCAAMV).
Turkey’s state-owned oil company, TPAO, has applied for a licence to develop and extract oil from the new field in the Black Sea. This is evidenced by a publication by the General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs under the Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources in the government gazette Resmigazete.
Turkey expects to double its natural gas production in the Black Sea – from 10 million to 20 million cubic metres per day. The additional volume will be provided by the new Osman Gazi floating platform, which is scheduled to be deployed to the Sakarya field at the end of October.
Ireland could support the Republic of Moldova’s efforts to protect vulnerable families from the burden of utility bills and to strengthen the country’s energy security. The subject was discussed by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan with his Irish counterpart, Micheál Martin, on the second day of his official visit to New York.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has informed consumers, stakeholders and media representatives that draft decisions on the applications submitted by licence holders in the natural gas and heating sectors have been published on the Agency’s official website.
Moldova intends to deepen the integration of its gas market with the European market and to expand opportunities for diversifying its gas supplies. These issues were discussed in Vienna at the 21st Energy Community Gas Forum, attended by Vitalie Mica, State Secretary at the Ministry of Energy.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Spînu commented on Energocom’s request to adjust regulated natural gas prices, submitted to ANRE on 23 September. He urged the authorities to compare the trend in gas prices on the European market in 2022 and 2026.
The Republic of Moldova is seeking resources and external support to cope with rising gas prices and to ease the burden on households’ bills. The President, the Prime Minister and representatives of the country’s foreign policy team are all involved in this effort to secure support. This was stated by Adrian Băluțel, Chair of the Committee on European Integration.
