Moldova routes Ukrainian electricity to Romania amid energy crisis
Moldova is stepping in to bolster Romania’s power grid as severe drought along the Danube River and emergency maintenance at the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant trigger a regional supply deficit.
To help offset the production shortfall, Chisinau state energy supplier Energocom is acting as a network user to procure electricity from Ukraine and route it directly into the Romanian market.
Strategic energy bridge
Energocom confirmed its operational role in securing emergency flows from Ukraine, emphasizing that the action reflects deep bilateral cooperation during regional disruptions.
"In this complex regional environment, Moldova stands alongside Romania, just as Romania has supported our country through critical periods," the company stated, noting that the arrangement builds on long-standing operational ties.
Mitigating nuclear plant downtime
Romanian nuclear operator Nuclearelectrica confirmed the emergency purchases, explaining that the imported power will directly cover the deficit caused by the shutdown of Unit 1 at the Cernavoda facility.
The company highlighted that the intervention draws on a strategic Memorandum of Understanding signed between Nuclearelectrica and Energocom in 2023 to ensure mutual energy resilience.
Extremely low water levels on the Danube—driven by prolonged drought across Central and Eastern Europe—have severely constrained cooling operations and output capacity, making cross-border support essential for maintaining grid stability.
