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The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has announced a call for applications for the selection of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups for non-refundable, in-kind support under the Green Transition Support Program for SMEs and Start-ups, implemented under the EU-funded project “Ensuring an Inclusive Green Transition in the Republic of Moldova”.
The introduction of a national system of emergency stocks of oil products provokes tension between the authorities and fuel importers. Despite the fact that the concept itself finds support, representatives of importing companies warn: the set timeframe for implementation is unrealistic, and the lack of storage infrastructure makes the law practically impossible to implement in its current form.
The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline (BTC) has transported about 557 million tons of Azerbaijani oil over the 20 years of its operation.
Nigeria, Niger and Algeria have commenced construction of the 4128 kilometer Trans-Sahara gas pipeline to reduce the European Union’s (EU) dependence on Russia.
From July 1, new fuel designations will appear at gas stations in Ukraine – E5, E10 and B7, which will indicate the content of biocomponents in gasoline and diesel. The innovation applies only to the system of fuel labeling in accordance with EU standards. The familiar gasoline grades A-95 and A-92 will not disappear, their labeling will not change.
Financing for renewable energy projects in the Baltic and Eastern European countries is now available, and the main challenge is not finding money, but power consumers.
We should not expect the global energy crisis to end soon, the balance of global oil supply and demand will not even out in the rest of the year.
Moldova is actively buying technology from China to increase renewable energy production and storage capacity. However, the European Union warns that the move could be risky.
Alexei Taran, Director General of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE), was elected on June 3, 2026 as Chairman of the Energy Community Regulatory Board (ECRB) at the 65th meeting of the Board held in Athens, Greece.
Moldova has started exporting electricity from renewable sources on a daily basis for the first time. This was reported by IDIS Viitorul expert Veaceslav Ionita, noting that the country’s energy market has passed a turning point.
Another large-scale PV park with a capacity of 30 MW with 60 MWh battery storage capacity is planned for Vadul-lui-Voda.
Profit of Transelectrica (Romania) increased by 27% in the first quarter. Extraordinary sources of income included funds received from assistance to victims of natural disasters in the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine.
Moldova will have emergency stocks of petroleum products sufficient to cover domestic consumption for 61 days or equivalent to at least 90 days of net imports, depending on the higher figure.
UPDATED. On May 27, the government supported a number of legislative amendments aimed at reducing the risks of fuel supply interruptions and optimizing the management of power grid capacity.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency of Moldova has decided to further reduce the tariff for the transportation of natural gas to Ukraine through the territory of the republic.
Patients and medical staff of 10 medical institutions in Chisinau and Balti will benefit from improved conditions and energy efficiency of buildings. Today the Government approved the signing of a grant agreement between the Republic of Moldova, the European Investment Bank and the Joint Unit for the Implementation and Monitoring of Energy Projects for the implementation of the project “Energy Efficiency in the Republic of Moldova”.
The energy exchange OPEM (Operator of the Moldovan Energy Market) has been operating in Moldova since December 2025, but liquidity remains almost nil.
In Europe, “winter” electricity is trading at the highest premium since 2022 due to gas and hydropower shortages. Low gas reserves and shrinking hydropower reserves increase the risk of even higher energy prices for businesses and households.
The government has approved, with minor comments, a draft law on strengthening anti-crisis regulation mechanisms in the sphere of oil products. The decision was made on Wednesday, May 27, amid disagreements between the executive branch and representatives of the business community.
A legislative initiative to abolish customs duties on imports of wind turbines and energy storage systems (BESS) has been submitted to the Moldovan Parliament.
