Why shifting electricity consumption can improve Ukraine's energy system

High electricity consumption during peak hours creates limitations, as does consumption that is half as much during the night, which also leads to limitations.

Moldovan farmers protest drought crisis in Moldova

A bill imposing a moratorium on debt payments for farmers affected by this year's severe drought was passed in its first reading on Thursday, December 19th, as farmers protested outside the parliament building.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean admits that electricity tariffs could increase

Electricity tariffs could increase if Gazprom does not honor its obligations and does not deliver natural gas to the Transnistrian region, Prime Minister Dorin Recean said on the show "Secretele Puterii" on Jurnal TV. The Prime Minister assured the public that the government will provide additional compensation to assist citizens who may be affected by any potential increase in tariffs. However, when asked about the extent of the increase, he refrained from giving a specific figure, stating that the exact amount would be announced later.

Ministry of Energy: Urgent modernization works needed at Chisinau Power Station

The Ministry of Energy emphasizes the urgent need to expedite the modernization works at the Chisinau Power Station, which will facilitate the connection to the Vulcănești-Chisinau High Voltage Power Line. This statement was made by Constantin Borosan, State Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, following an on-site inspection. Borosan said that the companies involved in the project would actively collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure continuous progress.

Moldova lowers VAT for hospitality during crisis

The hospitality industry (HORECA) will benefit from a reduced 6% VAT rate, effective today, December 16th, the State Tax Service announced.

Moldova sees record interest in government securities investments

There is record-breaking interest from citizens in purchasing government securities.

The Republic of Moldova has sufficient natural gas for the winter season

The Republic of Moldova is fully supplied with natural gas for the entire heating season, which runs from October to March. JSC "Moldovagaz" has completed 100% of its natural gas purchases for the right bank of the Nistru. In total, 747.9 million cubic meters of natural gas were purchased.

Russia uses the issue of gas supply in the left bank of the Nistru to destabilize the situation in the Republic of Moldova, experts

The Russian Federation is using the issue of natural gas supply to the left bank of the Nistru region to destabilize the situation in the Republic of Moldova. One of the scenarios advanced by experts is that Russia will continue to supply gas to the Transnistrian region, even if transit through Ukraine is suspended, but will reduce the volumes. Thus, Chisinau will no longer be able to count on cheap electricity produced by the Cuciurgan Power Plant. The subject was discussed at a debate organized by the IPN news agency.

US announces $988 million military aid for Ukraine

Washington is hurrying to deliver this aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20, CBS NEWS reports.

Vadim Ceban to be replaced soon by Dorin Junghietu as vice president of "Moldovagaz"

The head of "Moldovagaz", Vadim Ceban, who is now the company's interim president, is to be replaced by Dorin Junghietu This was announced by Prime Minister Dorin Recean in a show on TVR Moldova. The Prime Minister stated that the Board of Observers must convene soon to finalize the replacement process.

Next year we could have electricity disconnections lasting several hours, Recean

Prime Minister Dorin Recean discussed a pessimistic scenario regarding electricity supply during the "Punctul pe azi" show on TVR Moldova. He stated that starting in January 2025, there could be electricity disconnections lasting several hours if gas is not delivered to the Cuciurgan power plant, which generates electricity for the right bank of the Nistru.

Moldova's 2025 budget: Key measures and economic impact

The 2025 state budget draft, approved by the government and set for parliamentary approval, includes several key measures: