News about Energy
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.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has downwardly revised Moldova’s economic growth forecast for 2026 amid risks caused by the war, energy crisis and instability of international markets.
The Government today approved amendments to the regulatory framework on the eco-design requirements for energy-saving products, in line with the latest European Union standards. The amendments affect several categories of products frequently used by citizens and businesses: household dryers, fans, heating appliances and standby electrical equipment.
Brussels intends to include Rosneft and Lukoil in the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, which the EU countries expect to agree on by the end of next week.
German businesses that continue to operate in Russia are mostly in favor of resuming purchases of Russian oil and gas.
Kazakhstan has expressed readiness to accept Iran’s stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% if the US and Iran reach an agreement on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
A partial opening of the Strait of Hormuz may be imminent. But has a long-term solution to the conflict in the region become more likely?
Another large-scale PV park with a capacity of 30 MW with 60 MWh battery storage capacity is planned for Vadul-lui-Voda.
Polish group Orlen is interested in expanding its presence in Ukraine and is considering the possibility of acquiring a stake in Ukrnafta.
Premier Energy Group, an energy and gas supply and distribution and power generation and storage group indirectly controlled by Czech businessman Jiří Smějc, reported a net profit of €13.1 million in the first quarter of 2026, down 53% from the same period last year.
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.
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.
It refers to the 2013 intergovernmental agreement under which Russia indefinitely canceled export duties on supplies of natural gas, oil products and rough diamonds to Armenia. The letter says that Moscow may suspend the document or denounce it unilaterally if Yerevan continues its course of integration with the EU.
A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Charter was signed between Armenia and the United States. The document was signed by Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Wheat futures are down for the longest period this year. Traders returning from a long weekend in the U.S. are “wagering” on news of “progress in negotiations” in the Middle East.
SpaceX CEO Ilon Musk said that the deployment of solar generation in orbit will continue to grow at a tenfold rate over the next few years. The occasion was a post about the development of the Starlink satellite system and increasing the capacity of its orbital solar panels.
