Transnistria energy storage policy

Will the EU help Transnistria with natural gas?

Chișinău stresses that this is a temporary solution and has announced plans to introduce a two-year mechanism for supplying Transnistria with natural gas in the near future. The EU aid will help temporarily resolve the energy crisis in Transnistria and lower electricity prices for right-bank Moldova.

Does Transnistria need free gas?

However, this supply is insufficient to restore industrial production in the region to last year’s levels. Without free gas supplies, Transnistria’s economy is unsustainable.

Will Transnistria face another energy crisis?

In the coming weeks, Transnistria may face another energy crisis. While the specifics of Chișinău’s announced long-term solution for supplying gas to the left bank remain unclear, it will likely involve the gradual commercialisation of deliveries.

Does Transnistria's resumption of gas supply prevent a humanitarian crisis?

The resumption of gas supplies to Transnistria has prevented a humanitarian crisis but does not provide a lasting solution to the region’s problems.

Does Moldova still supply gas to Transnistria?

Since early February, Moldova has been supplying Transnistria with 3 million cubic metres of gas per day, restoring heating and allowing a return to gas-fired electricity generation. However, this supply is insufficient to restore industrial production in the region to last year’s levels.

How will the EU aid help Transnistria?

The EU aid will help temporarily resolve the energy crisis in Transnistria and lower electricity prices for right-bank Moldova. This is crucial in preventing a further decline in support for the pro-Western government ahead of the parliamentary elections in September. However, new challenges may arise.