Moldova to Power Ukraine with New Plants
Moldova and Ukraine are exploring a potential energy partnership. Moldova would build electricity generating plants within its borders using natural gas supplied by Ukraine.
The generated electricity would then be supplied to Ukraine's power grid, offsetting their energy deficit caused by damaged power plants from Russian attacks. Both countries are currently in discussions to determine the logistics of this collaboration, including identifying plant locations and assigning operational responsibilities.
This proposal comes amidst Ukraine's heavy reliance on electricity imports from the European Union, including Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and Moldova. According to Ukrenergo, the Ukrainian energy company, the country's energy deficit has grown significantly, necessitating emergency power cuts in the Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Zaporizhia, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kirovohrad regions. Ukrainian authorities are working diligently to repair the damaged power infrastructure before the winter season brings a surge in energy consumption.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
