Experts about the authorities' decision to procure electricity from the left side of the Nistru: "An acceptable solution for a relatively short period"

The decision of the authorities to procure electricity from the Cuciurgan Power Plant for the right bank of the Nistru, in exchange for the gas that the Republic of Moldova procures from Gazprom, is commented on differently by experts. While some consider that thus Chisinau gave in to Tiraspol, others comment on the decision as an acceptable compromise.

Electricity could get cheaper

The electricity tariff could be revised. ANRE is going to reduce the price starting in December, claims the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Andrei Spînu. According to him, there are real premises to have a price around 4 lei per kw/h. Thus, we will have a 25% decrease in the shortest time, Andrei Spînu concluded.

The number of people purchasing new apartments has decreased amid inflation. The experts' explanations

The volume of construction works decreased by more than 26 percent during the months of July-September 2022 compared to the similar period last year, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. While economic experts say fewer businesses are investing in real estate construction due to inflation, construction experts say the number of apartments being built has also decreased.

Andrei Spînu: The right bank of the Nistru will pay nothing for the gas delivered by Gazprom, only the cost of electricity

The obligation to pay the 5.7 million cubic meters of natural gas per day belongs to the left bank of the Nistru, stated the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Andrei Spînu on his Facebook page. According to him, the right bank will not pay for the gas delivered by Gazprom and will only pay for the cost of electricity.

"Moldovagaz" confirmed that it will purchase gas from two sources

From December 4, JSC "Moldovagaz" will purchase natural gas from two sources, announced the head of Moldovagaz, Vadim Ceban.

Chisinau gives up the monthly amount of gas from Gazprom, in exchange for cheaper energy from Cuciurgan

"Energocom" signed a contract with the Cuciurgan plant for the supply of electricity in December at the price of 73 USD/MWh for "Moldovagaz ” will deliver 5.7 million cubic metres of gas per day to the left bank, and the right bank will use gas from accumulated stocks.

Natalia Gavrilița: We have enough gas in stocks for two winter months

The Republic of Moldova has about 230 million cubic metres of natural gas stored in Romania and Ukraine. This volume would be enough for two winter months, said Natalia Gavrilița. The Prime Minister also said that during the last month savings of around 30 million cubic metres of natural gas were recorded.

The new increased tariffs for electricity have entered into force

Consumers of electricity in the centre and south of the country supplied by "Premier Energy", starting from December 2, will pay 5.91 lei per kWh, about 1.14 lei more than the current rate. At the same time, the consumers of the company "Furnizare Energie Electrică-Nord" will pay 5.60 lei and per kWh, 0.79 lei more.

Interest earned on bank deposits could be taxed at 12%

Interest earned on bank deposits could be taxed at 12%, according to a proposal included in the fiscal and customs policy document for 2023. The measure is needed to ensure a fair and equitable tax regime, explains the Ministry of Finance.

The Republic of Moldova will be able to import natural gas from Greece

Several companies from Romania, Greece and Bulgaria signed, on Thursday, in Athens, a memorandum of understanding for the implementation of the vertical corridor, writes g4media.ro.

Siegfried Mureșan: The Republic of Moldova will be able to purchase and store natural gas in the European Union

The Republic of Moldova will benefit from the European mechanism for the joint purchase and storage of natural gas, Romanian MEP Siegfried Mureșan said in Brussels. The parliamentarian said that the Republic of Moldova will need additional volumes of gas, and currently there are capacities to buy from international markets.

The Republic of Moldova bought electricity from Romania at a price of 415 euros

The Republic of Moldova bought electricity from Romania yesterday at the price of 415 euros per mW/h. This was announced by the Minister of Infrastructure, Andrei Spânu, during a show on Jurnal TV. The Deputy Prime Minister said that the Government will provide electricity compensation for the first 75 KW consumed, only for citizens who are included in the first two categories of high energy vulnerability.