Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu has taken the oath of office. The ceremony took place this morning at the Presidential Palace in the presence of President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean.
“I swear to devote all my strength and skills to the prosperity of the Republic of Moldova, to uphold the Constitution and the laws of the country, to defend democracy, fundamental human rights and freedoms, sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Moldova,” Junghietu pledged during the ceremony.
According to the Government, Junghietu is an expert in the gas and energy sector, with over 16 years of international experience coordinating and commissioning major energy projects.
Dorin Junghietu took over as Minister of Energy following the resignation of Victor Parlicov. Reports about Parlicov’s dismissal had surfaced amid the competition for the leadership of “Moldovagaz.” The former minister did not confirm this version but acknowledged that discussions had taken place.
In his statement regarding Junghietu’s appointment, Prime Minister Dorin Recean emphasized that the new minister’s priority is strengthening the country’s energy security, ensuring stability and predictability in gas and electricity supply, and securing the most advantageous tariffs. Another key focus will be streamlining and accelerating major investment projects, particularly in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and the timely completion of the Vulcanesti-Chisinau power line.
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In the autumn of this year, Junghietu won the competition for the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors at Moldovagaz, but as of today, Gazprom has not yet approved this appointment.
According to Bani.md, Dorin Junghietu is 37 years old and has studied petroleum and gas engineering. He worked in Kazakhstan as a commissioning and project completion manager for “SICIM Kazakhstan,” a subsidiary of the Italian company Sicim, specializing in pipeline construction. He also spent several years at the Australian company Worley, which provides professional engineering services and has experience with Saudi Aramco and Romania’s Petrotel Lukoil refinery.