Today in Chisinau, the Ministers of Energy of Moldova and Romania, Victor Parlicov and Sebastian Burduja, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on joint projects and develop partnerships to promote innovation in the energy sectors of both countries.
The memorandum outlines cooperation on joint projects, partnerships, capacity building, youth training, and scientific collaboration. “This will give talented young people in Moldova opportunities in fields with great potential for the next 30-40 years—opportunities they wouldn’t have without these collaborations,” said Parlicov.
Romanian Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja reaffirmed Romania’s support for Moldova’s energy sector. “The close relationship between our energy ministries is well-known. I’m proud that Romania can assist Moldova wherever needed. Despite the challenges, Moldova will join the European Union, and Romania will actively support that process. Romania faced a difficult path to find its place in the heart of Europe, where we have always belonged, and one day, we will reunite with our brothers across the Prut,” Burduja remarked.
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Minister Parlicov thanked Romania for its continued support, especially for the upcoming winter. “Romania is storing Moldova’s natural gas reserves for the cold season, and we also procure electricity from the Romanian market to cover shortages in local production. It is crucial to complete our electricity interconnections on schedule, as this will boost Moldova’s energy security and integrate us physically into the European energy market. Key projects include the high-voltage lines Vulcanești-Chisinau, Balti-Suceava, and Straseni-Gutinas, with the last set to be finished by 2029,” Parlicov said.
Romania plays a crucial role in helping Moldova strengthen its energy independence. The Isaccea-Vulcănești-Chisinau power line is already under construction, and work on the Suceava-Balti line will soon begin. These lines connect Moldova’s grid to Romania’s and the wider European market. Since the Iasi-Ungheni gas pipeline became operational in 2021, Moldova no longer relies on a single gas supplier. It can now meet its energy needs by purchasing gas from the European market.
On December 11, the energy ministries of Moldova and Romania will sign another Memorandum of Understanding to advance projects for interconnecting natural gas and electricity networks, following approval from the Moldovan government in a recent meeting.