Romania supplies electricity to Moldova after Gazprom ceased delivering gas to the Kuchurgan power station (MGRES). Romanian Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja confirmed this in recent statements. The total energy export to Moldova through the Isaccea-Vulcanesti power line and other lines crossing the Prut River exceeds 400 MW.
The Romanian minister noted that during this period, he discussed the issue with Prime Minister Dorin Recean, European Commissioner for Energy Dan Jørgensen, and key stakeholders in Romania’s energy sector. “In these challenging times, we stand with our brothers beyond the Prut River. The cessation of Russian gas for the Kuchurgan power station in Transnistria has left Moldova with a 600 MW energy deficit to meet its consumption needs, relying on just 300 MW of local production,” Burduja explained.
Burduja detailed Romania’s assistance efforts: “How is Romania helping? Nuclearelectrica signed a contract to supply 100 MW across the Prut River. Discussions are ongoing with OMV Petrom to deliver 100 MW from the Brazi power station and with the Oltenia Energy Complex for another 100-200 MW. Additionally, Moldova procures energy from the OPCOM market. Romania’s technical capacity to export electricity to Moldova includes 315 MW through the 400 kV Isaccea-Vulcanesti power line and 115 MW through four 110 kV lines crossing the Prut River. Moreover, Moldova has increased its cross-border capacity to 600 MW through a daily allocation mechanism for unused capacities at other borders. This step, confirmed by ENTSO-E, is crucial for meeting Moldova’s energy demand.”
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To counter “toxic” propaganda, Burduja emphasized three key points:
- Romania exports electricity and natural gas to Moldova commercially in compliance with legal requirements.
- The support provided is limited to volumes available after meeting Romania’s needs.
- Romania has a moral duty to assist its brothers beyond the Prut River in every possible way.
Moldova has secured its natural gas supply. “Moldova maintains commercial and emergency stocks exceeding 70 million cubic meters in Romanian storage facilities. The Iasi-Ungheni interconnector’s technical capacity of 6.1 million cubic meters per day can fully cover Moldova’s consumption between the Prut and Dniester, even during cold winter days,” Burduja added.
“Romania’s message is clear: brothers will always be brothers. We must stand together with Europe. And we will. Forward, together! May 2025 bring joy, good energy, and fulfilled dreams alongside our loved ones. I hope Romania’s energy system continues advancing toward energy independence, ensuring we never rely on others,” Burduja concluded.
As of January 1, 2025, Russian gas no longer transits Ukraine or reaches Moldova. Gazprom refused to honor its contractual obligations, citing a disputed debt rejected by an international audit. Without gas, the Kuchurgan power station, Moldova’s primary electricity provider on the right bank of the Dniester, ceased production. Moldovan authorities accused Russia of energy blackmail. “Russia uses energy as a political weapon, turning Transnistria’s people—under its control via an illegally deployed army—into hostages,” Prime Minister Dorin Recean stated.