“Ukrenergo, which released information, emphasizes that this was the result of cooperation between the transmission system operators belonging to the Eastern Europe Capacity Calculation Region (EE CCR), ENTSO-E and the TSCnet Regional Coordination Center….
The previous value of the maximum agreed maximum import capacity for the Moldova-Ukraine block was 2,150 Megawatts, of which 25% was Moldova’s share and 75% was Ukraine’s quota.
Previously, the neighboring country did not choose its share in full, which allowed Moldova to feel at ease without fear of a possible shortage of electricity against the background of a possible drop in temperature.
However, massive Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system at the end of last year led to hours-long blackouts almost throughout the country. That included Kiev. That led to an increase in the neighboring country’s need for imports.
At the same time, Moldova failed to commission the 400 kV Isaccea-Vulcanesti transmission line, which the authorities had promised to do in December 2025, and which should have been an additional guarantee that a blackout would not occur. Therefore, the risks of power shortages remain.
