Chisinau is warning of the continued risk of crisis on the left bank of the Dniester, despite measures taken to mitigate such threats, said State Secretary of the Ministry of Energy Constantin Borosan during an appearance on Moldova 1’s “Pe fata” program.
Borosan stated that the core issue lies in Tiraspol’s uncertainty over gas payment obligations, highlighting that the lack of a direct financial relationship between end-users and suppliers remains a structural vulnerability.
“As long as the end user doesn’t know whether it will pay, this situation is unpredictable,” said Borosan.
Measures to Prevent Future Crises
To prevent a repeat of the energy crisis that forced the extension of a state of emergency in Transnistria, Moldovan authorities have:
- Legislated gas storage requirements for the entity supplying the left bank.
- Emphasized the need to integrate regional suppliers into Moldova’s energy market under EU rules.
- Reiterated calls through OSCE-mediated meetings for Tiraspol to comply with Moldovan and EU energy legislation.
“The supplier on the left bank must also hold gas reserves. It is a useful crisis management tool because it gives time to react,” Borosan noted.
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Geopolitical Tensions and Moscow’s Role
Energocom Board Member Alexandr Slusari added that Moscow may use gas deliveries as leverage, making them conditional on political or military provocations against Chisinau.
Meanwhile, media reports suggest deteriorating living conditions in Transnistria:
- Certain solid fuels are no longer allowed to leave the region.
- Gasoline and methane are being rationed and reserved primarily for paramilitary or emergency services.
- Hot water supplies remain suspended in multiple localities until at least mid-June.
Tiraspol’s Response
De facto Transnistrian leader Vadim Krasnoselski acknowledged the precarious energy situation but blamed delays in signing gas contracts, citing excessive formalities.
The Moldovan government insists that the sustainable solution lies in transparency, accountability, and integration into the European energy framework, which Tiraspol has so far resisted.
With infrastructure strained and political tension rising, the region remains vulnerable to further shocks, especially as Moldova and the EU push for tighter energy security and rule-of-law compliance.