Prime Minister Munteanu signals return to energy stability as emergency measures end

The Moldovan Government will propose to Parliament next week the lifting of the energy state of emergency, originally enacted on March 25. Additionally, the environmental alert for the Nistru river basin has expired and will not be extended.

Moldova to appoint new energy regulator director following competitive bid

The Economics, Budget, and Finance Committee has officially endorsed Daniel Mititelu for a leadership position on the Board of Directors of the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE).

New environmental law to repeal 1998 tax framework as Moldova targets pollution

The Ministry of Environment has initiated public consultations on a draft law that introduces carbon pricing for companies holding environmental permits. This legislative move aims to modernize the country’s green tax system and align it with international standards.

National Bank data reveals public and private sector debt surge of 1 billion dollars

Moldova’s total external debt reached $11.8 billion in the last quarter, marking a significant increase of over $1 billion since the end of the previous year.

Moldova-Romania economic bloc: 1,700+ firms driving EU convergence

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu urged international investors to leverage the "excellent" economic ties between Moldova and Romania during a high-level meeting in Bucharest on March 31.

Moldova completes natural gas market liberalization for major users

Almost all large-scale natural gas consumers in Moldova have transitioned to the free market ahead of a key regulatory deadline, according to the Ministry of Energy.

Eco-gap: Financial barriers slow Moldova’s green mobility

Moldova is accelerating its transition to a circular economy, with plans to implement a national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for packaging as early as 2026. The Ministry of Environment is currently evaluating two applications to select a single national administrator for the programme.

Chisinau restores key power line after drone clearance in South

Moldova has managed to meet its full electricity demand in recent days without resorting to emergency supplies, despite a heavy reliance on imports following Russian strikes on regional energy infrastructure.

Energocom sees stable gas supply despite commercial stock dip

Moldova’s state energy enterprise, Energocom, has largely depleted its commercial gas stocks following peak winter demand. However, the company confirms that strategic security reserves remain untouched and sufficient for national grid balancing.

Moldova may shift to energy alert status, CNMC director

The Republic of Moldova may return to a state of alert in the energy sector, while the current state of emergency could be lifted. This announcement was made by Serghei Diaconu, the head of the National Crisis Management Center (CNMC), during the March 30 edition of the "La 360 de grade" show on Radio Moldova.

Vulcănești–Isaccea line testing underway; state of emergency will end “within reasonable time”

The state of emergency in the energy sector, established on March 25 for 60 days, will be lifted "within a reasonable time" once all safety conditions are confirmed. Currently, technical tests are being conducted following the re-commissioning of the Vulcănești–Isaccea line, which was damaged by Russian bombing of the Ukrainian energy system on the evening of March 23.

EcoVoucher Program: 3,000 more Moldovan families to buy new appliances with EU support

About 3,000 families in the Republic of Moldova will benefit from new household appliances through the latest round of the Household Appliances Voucher Program, which was launched on Monday, March 30, with financial support from the European Union (EU). The vouchers will be prioritized for families with the most children and for individuals over 63 years old.