Starting in March, any energy provider will have the opportunity to engage in the import or export of electric energy to and from Romania and Ukraine. The Energy Ministry announced that “Moldelectrica,” in collaboration with system operators from Romania and Ukraine, will oversee tenders for the allocation of intraday and monthly capacities for cross-border electric energy exchanges.
Under the new regulations governing the allocation of intraday capacity at the Moldova-Romania border and the allocation of long-term and daily capacity at the Moldova-Ukraine border, any provider is eligible to participate in these tenders. These rules, approved by the National Energy Regulatory Agency of Moldova on February 9th, have already come into effect for Ukraine, having been approved by the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission (NEURC) of Ukraine. Meanwhile, approval from the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority is pending for the Moldova-Romania border rules.
In March 2024, intraday tenders at the Moldova-Romania border are slated to commence. These will take place on the DAMAS platform, operated by “Transelectrica,” for daily and intraday tenders.
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At the Moldova-Ukraine border, the first tender for the allocation of monthly electric energy capacity is scheduled for February 20th, targeting delivery in May, while daily tenders will begin on February 29th for delivery on March 1st. These tenders will be conducted on the National Energy Company (NEC) “Ukrenergo” platform.
The Energy Community Secretariat has applauded Moldova and Ukraine for their dedication to promoting cooperation and regional energy integration. The Energy Ministry highlighted this achievement as a significant advancement facilitated by the Secretariat, improving cross-border electric energy exchange between the two countries and EU member states.
Additionally, the ministry emphasized that the allocation of cross-border capacities will enable qualified companies to export energy, including renewable sources, enhancing precision in consumption and generation portfolios while reducing the need for balancing energy.