Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu and members of the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS), currently on an official visit to Moldova, reviewed the country’s progress in EU accession, energy security, sustainable energy development, and preparations for the upcoming cold season.
According to the Ministry of Energy, the EUDS Committee members commended Moldova’s effective implementation of the EU acquis in the energy sector and the authorities’ efficient management of recent energy crises.
“We appreciate the European Union’s consistent support in achieving our reform and strategic goals: developing infrastructure, promoting energy efficiency, and expanding renewable energy sources to ensure citizens have access to reliable, competitive, and affordable energy. Our sector’s performance demonstrates a firm commitment to European integration and the transition toward a modern, resilient, and sustainable energy system,” Junghietu stated.
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Moldova ranked first among nine non-EU countries party to the Energy Community Treaty in the Community Energy Secretariat’s 2024 annual report, achieving an overall score of 66%.
Despite disinformation campaigns and geopolitical challenges, Minister Junghietu stressed that Moldova strengthened its energy security.
The meeting also highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance Moldova’s interconnection with European electricity and natural gas networks, focusing on strategic projects such as the Vulcanesti–Chisinau line, the 400 kV Balti–Suceava line, and a future Straseni–Gutinas interconnection.
Discussing preparations for the summer’s increased electricity demand, Junghietu acknowledged challenges due to limited import capacity from the European grid but pointed to solutions, including the existing 110 kV lines used with Romania and emergency agreements with Romania and Ukraine.
Furthermore, Junghietu reaffirmed Moldova’s active investment in the green transition. Since 2020, installed renewable energy capacity has increased eightfold.
“In recent months, Moldova has set new records for green energy production, with renewable sources expected to cover about 20% of the country’s energy consumption in 2025,” the Minister added.
The delegation included Nathalie Loiseau, President of the EUDS Committee; Mika Aaltola and Eugen Tomac, members of the EUDS Committee; MEP Siegfried Muresan, Chairman of the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee; and Corina Mocanu-Bonnin, political adviser to the EU Delegation in Moldova.