Moldova to provide Transnistria with 3 million cubic meters of gas to avoid energy crisis, - Prime Minister Recean
The Moldovan government has decided to provide 3 million cubic meters of gas to Transnistria to prevent an emergency in the region's energy system.
This was announced by Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean, Censor.NET reports citing NewsMaker.
"If the left bank of the Dniester does not agree, it will have to return these 3 million cubic meters or pay for them to Moldova," Recean said.
He also said that the European Commission is ready to become part of a grant package to finance this supply if Transnistria fulfills certain conditions.
Earlier, Tiraspol requested the gas supply, as without it, the system risks being left without pressure, and its restoration could take several months.
Additionally, Recean announced a €30 million grant from the EU, which will be used to purchase gas and generate electricity at reduced tariffs for both Moldova and Transnistria.
The Moldovan government has also presented a program to improve energy sustainability for the next two years. The plan envisages lowering electricity tariffs and creating anti-crisis measures to stabilize energy supply in the country
What preceded it?
As a reminder, at 07:00 on January 1, 2025, the transportation of Russian natural gas through Ukraine was suspended in the interests of national security.
Earlier, after talks with Gazprom, Moldovan Energy Minister Victor Parlikov warned of the threat of collapse on the left bank of the Dniester (Transnistria) due to uncertainty over gas transit through Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a phone conversation with Moldovan President Maia Sandu. In the conversation, Zelenskyy assured that Ukraine is ready to help Moldova overcome the period of energy challenges.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu said that the Kremlin provoked the energy crisis in Transnistria by cutting off gas supplies due to Gazprom's breach of contractual obligations.
