Energy

A year ago, China stopped direct imports of liquefied natural gas from the United States amid an escalating trade war between the two world economic leaders. However, Chinese companies continued to buy LNG under long-term agreements with U.S. producers, Logos Press reports.

At least 24 enterprises will receive Swiss funding totaling 1.85 million euros under the grant agreement for the project “Increasing the energy sustainability of SMEs in Moldova”, Logos Press reported.

The Energy Ministry has started the process of reorganizing the state-owned Moldelectrica, the electricity transmission system operator responsible for the centralized operational management of the national electricity system, into a joint stock company, Logos Press reported.

Excise rates on alcohol, tobacco and energy products will be brought in Moldova to the EU minimum, except for diesel fuel, the excise tax on which will be lower than the European minimum, Logos Press reports.

The inflow of water from the Carpathians to the Moldovan part of the Dniester has doubled due to relatively warm weather for this time of year and abundant precipitation. The spring flood in Moldova will be much more abundant than in previous years, but how much will depend on Ukraine’s hydropower, Logos Press reports.

Moldova ended the year with a positive export balance for the first time in several years. Shipments abroad in 2025 amounted to $3.8 billion, which is 6.4% more than in the previous period. And this is probably the only good news in the country’s foreign trade balance.

The Kingdom of Norway will open a permanent embassy in Chisinau. This is a new step in strengthening bilateral relations with Moldova, Logos Press reported.

In 2026, the U.S. faces a record increase in electricity consumption, with AI datacenters as the main driver, Logos Press reports.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said his country is ready to make significant investments in Serbia, emphasizing the growing strategic partnership between the two countries, Logos Press reported.

The heads of the energy agencies of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan agreed to strengthen coordination in the water and energy sector, Logos Press reported.