What is Moldova's energy policy?

Moldova’s energy policy focuses on improving integration in regional markets, strengthening energy security, improving compliance with EU directives, increasing electricity generation capacity and promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy.

What is the energy supply in Moldova?

In 2018, about half of Moldova's primary energy supply came from natural gas, a quarter from oil, and one-fifth from solid biomass. Moldova imports all of its supplies of petroleum, coal, and natural gas. Until 2022, most imports came from Russia as Moldova seeks to diversify sources of energy and cease purchasing from Russia.

What are the sources of electricity and gas imports in Moldova?

The sources of electricity and gas imports are not diversified and crucially depend on gas supply from Russia and electricity supply from the Moldavskaya GRES power station, which operates beyond the control of the Moldovan government.

Does Moldova need a gas interconnector?

Moldova needs to import most energy commodities to meet the domestic demand. All natural gas consumption (2.1 Mtoe, or 2.9 billion cubic metres (bcm) in 2018) is met through imports, mainly from Russia. A gas interconnector to Romania is under construction to reduce dependence on Russian gas.

Is Moldova a member of the Energy Community?

Moldova has been a member of the Energy Community since 2010 and signed an Association Agreement with the European Union on 27 June 2014. It therefore had until December 2017 to make its legislation conform to the EU acquis communautaire, which

How does Moldova share energy data?

Moldova shares energy data through five annual International Energy Agency (IEA)/Eurostat/UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) joint questionnaires.