For the Republic of Moldova, the energy transition represents a strategic national priority. Four years ago, the country held one of the most vulnerable energy positions in Europe.
Today, it implements key projects to strengthen energy security and connect to European networks. Carolina Novac, State Secretary at the Ministry of Energy, highlighted Moldova’s commitments and progress in green energy during the 30th edition of Energy Week, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from June 3–5, IPN reports.
The Ministry of Energy notes in a press release that the event serves as a significant reference point in the energy field, both regionally and internationally, bringing together government officials, renowned experts, and energy sector leaders to discuss global challenges and opportunities.
Carolina Novac emphasized efforts toward regional interconnection by showcasing the synchronization with the European ENTSO-E electricity grid, the construction of the Vulcanesti–Chisinau Energy Independence Line, and the launch of the Balti–Suceava project.
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Novac pointed out that Moldova has completed its first auctions for renewable energy production and is preparing new ones for energy storage solutions and the balancing market. At the same time, Moldova invested in energy efficiency and digitalization of infrastructure in both the public and residential sectors. The country increased its installed green energy capacity to over 665 MW—eight times more than in 2021.
She also underscored the importance of a new regional product, launched with four other countries along the trans-Balkan route, which will enable natural gas transport from Greece to Ukraine between June and October this year, reducing costs by at least 25%. “This initiative will promote more efficient use of transport infrastructure and allow Moldova access to more affordable storage options in Ukraine,” stated Carolina Novac.
During talks with Cristina Lobillo Borrero, head of the Energy Platform Task Force at the European Commission’s DG ENER, Novac reaffirmed Moldova’s commitment to integrating its energy sector into the EU’s Single Market. In her meeting with Elshad Nassirov, Vice President of Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR, she expressed Moldova’s openness to importing petroleum products and natural gas from Azerbaijan “under competitive conditions to ensure affordability and supply security.”
Moldova aims to fully integrate into the European energy market by 2029, aligning its energy system with the EU and developing a national energy market that is compatible with the European one.