Moldova Monitors Natural Gas Deliveries to Transnistria

Chisinau will supply natural gas to the Transnistrian region once Tiraspol submits a full list of beneficiaries, ensuring that the aid reaches citizens and essential food producers rather than heavy industry. Prime Minister Dorin Recean emphasized that Chisinau has mechanisms in place to monitor consumption, particularly at major industrial sites like the metallurgical plant and cement mill. If violations occur, gas deliveries will be reduced accordingly, CE Report quotes MOLDPRES

Recean stated that Transnistria currently has sufficient reserves for several days. The gas will be provided as humanitarian aid, with the condition that it is either returned or paid for by March 1. Chisinau remains vigilant to prevent misuse of the EU-funded assistance.

A key technical factor in this decision is the need to maintain the Kuchurgan power station. However, Moldova has determined it is more cost-effective to purchase electricity from Romania rather than use gas to generate power locally.

Recean also highlighted Russia’s role in the energy crisis, accusing the Kremlin of creating instability by cutting gas supplies while spreading propaganda against Chisinau. Since January 1, 2025, Gazprom has halted gas deliveries to Moldova, redirecting the entire supply to Transnistria.

Meanwhile, Moldova has secured €64 million in non-refundable EU aid to address the crisis. Of this, €30 million will be allocated for gas and electricity purchases—€20 million for humanitarian gas for Transnistria and €10 million for electricity on the right bank of the Dniester. An additional €34 million will support Moldova’s budget, covering public services and infrastructure projects.

Recean underscored the importance of maintaining stability, ensuring energy security, and preventing a humanitarian crisis in the region.