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How much electricity does Moldova produce?

The country produces only about 20 percent of its annual electricity consumption from natural gas-fired combined heat and electricity power plants. Moldova has one hydropower plant, the Costesti Hydropower Plant. Moldavskaya GRES (MGRES) in the separatist region of Transnistria supplies the vast majority of the remaining 80 percent of electricity.

How has Moldova restructured its electricity distribution network?

As part of the reforms, Moldova restructured and partially privatized its electricity distribution network, including Premier Energy, a private company that controls 70 percent of the country’s electric distribution grid.

Does Moldova have a new energy policy?

Moldova has committed to implement reforms embedded within the European Union’s Third Energy Package, a suite of legislation adopted in 2009 aimed at creating integrated and competitive energy markets for natural gas and electricity.

How many hydropower plants does Moldova have?

Moldova has one hydropower plant, the Costesti Hydropower Plant. Moldavskaya GRES (MGRES) in the separatist region of Transnistria supplies the vast majority of the remaining 80 percent of electricity. Moldova also imports electricity from Ukraine and Romania.

Is energy security a priority for Moldova?

Energy security is a priority for Moldova. International financial institutions, including the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Investment Bank (EIB) finance many projects strengthening Moldova’s energy security.

Does Moldova have a natural gas monopoly?

Moldova made progress toward unbundling Moldovagaz, the vertically integrated natural gas monopoly, to comply with Third Energy Package requirements. Romania’s Transgaz completed the Ungheni-Chisinau Pipeline in 2021 and took over the operation of the entire gas transmission network in September 2023.