Moldova will not interfere with the supply of Russian gas to Transnistria after the end of the Gazprom contract with Ukraine for gas transit, which ends on January 1, 2025. Such information was posted by the Moldavian Ministry of Energy in its materials for the preparation of the country for the heating season, which were available for public consultations.
The Moldavian Ministry of Energy states that there are two possible scenarios for developments after the end of the contract for natural gas transit through Ukraine.
The first Gazprom scenario may look for alternative routes for gas supply to Transnistria, taking into account the contractual obligations to Moldovagaz. In this case, the Moldavian authorities will not interfere with the supply of gas to the region.
In the second scenario, if Gazprom stops gas supply, the Moldova Ministry is ready to implement a number of measures to mitigate the consequences of this decision. The ministry is convinced that the gas deficiency on the right bank of the Dniester will not occur, and the disconnection of consumers will not be necessary. Energom Company can provide the required gas volume for consumer protected categories in Transnistria for appropriate payment.
However, the Ministry of Energy notes that there is a risk of consumer inability to pay for gas at market prices. In addition, in the case of a negative scenario, to ensure the power supply of the Right Bank of the Dniester, it may be necessary to increase the import of electricity from EU countries and increase the capacity on the border with Romania.
Earlier, in May, the Minister of Energy of Moldova Viktor Parlikov declared an unofficial agreement with Ukraine on the possibility of continuing the supply of natural gas to Transnistria after completion of the contract with Gazprom. One of the options for the delivery of Russian gas is a new route across Turkey, as Ukraine plans to close its territory for Russian gas transit since the beginning of 2025.
These events occur against the background of Gazprom's financial difficulties, which suffered significant losses in the first half of 2024.
