Moldova will lend gas to Transnistria to maintain pressure in the system.

The publication NewsMaker reports, citing the words of Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

According to him, the government has decided to provide a loan of 3 million cubic meters of gas to Transnistria, which is necessary to maintain pressure in the natural gas system. This is an urgent intervention by the authorities for the period from February 1 to 10, 2025.

Recean also mentioned that the EU is offering a grant of 30 million euros for the purchase of gas, electricity production for Moldova at crisis prices, and ensuring consumption on the left bank - Transnistria.

Furthermore, a comprehensive program for enhancing energy resilience over the next two years has been adopted, including a reduction in electricity tariffs on the Right Bank.

Recall:

Russian "Gazprom" has announced that it will cease gas supplies to Moldovan Transnistria starting January 1, 2025, due to "failure to meet payment obligations."

Moldovan energy companies - Moldovagaz and Energocom are ready to assist "Tiraspoltransgaz" in organizing gas purchases on any European platform under market conditions.

The halt of Russian gas supplies to Transnistria, a separatist region of Moldova, has led to the shutdown of all industrial enterprises, except for those involved in food production.

The authorities of Transnistria, the separatist region of Moldova, have agreed to receive gas from Moldova to more quickly overcome the energy crisis.

Gas reserves in Transnistria will last only a few days, and coal for electricity production at the Moldovan GRES will last at most until February 16-17.