Transnistria energy storage power plant operation

What happened to Moldova's power plant in Transnistria?

Initially, this led (in October) to a drop and then (since November) to a complete halt in electricity transmission to right-bank Moldova from the Moldovan GRES (MGRES) power plant located in Transnistria, which is fired with Russian gas.

How does Russia support Transnistria?

Russia supports Transnistria financially as well, with the energy sector playing a crucial role. Important parts of Moldova’s energy infrastructure were built in Transnistria, including the power plant, meaning the country must rely on Transnistria for most energy needs, and by proxy, on Russia.

Does Transnistria have an economic emergency?

The Transnistrian authorities have introduced “a regime of economic emergency” that drastically reduces electricity and gas consumption. Under normal circumstances, gas-powered electricity generation plants in Transnistria supply most of Moldova’s electricity.

Should Transnistria buy electricity?

“The elites in Transnistria acknowledge already that we buy electricity from the region not because we have to but because the alternative is to throw the region into a humanitarian crisis,” Moldovan Energy Minister Victor Parlicov said in an interview. Still, officials are unequivocal: It’s time to end the multi-generational deadlock.

How do Moldova and Transnistria get gas?

Both Moldova and Transnistria receive their gas supply from Gazprom via a transit pipeline through Ukraine. As Russian missile attacks have consistently targeted energy infrastructure in Ukraine, both Moldovan and Transnistrian leaders have voiced their concerns about the sustainability of Russian gas delivery.

Does Transnistria pay for gas?

In exchange for this, Transnistria now receives the entire volume of gas provided by Russia and is obliged to pay for this gas. Following the outbreak of the full-scale war, Moldova’s dependence on electricity supplies from Transnistria also decreased.