Moldova has commercially covered its electricity needs for August 17th, but Energocom warns that the regional energy situation remains difficult.

Moldova's state-owned energy company Energocom has fully purchased the necessary gas volumes for the 2026-2027 heating season. The gas contracts were concluded in advance to ensure supply.

Moldova has secured its electricity supply for August 10th, but officials warn that the regional situation remains difficult and energy prices on external markets continue to rise. The country is facing increasing costs for its energy imports.

Moldova's Energocom announced that the country's electricity needs for Saturday are fully covered, despite the ongoing volatile regional energy situation. This update comes amidst discussions about energy prices and other domestic issues.

Moldova is supporting Romania during its energy crisis by facilitating the import of electricity from Ukraine via Energocom, as Romania's Nuclearelectrica covers a deficit caused by the shutdown of Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant's Unit 1.

Moldova's Energocom has urged energy conservation, warning that the declared state of heightened alert in Romania due to reduced electricity production from low Danube flow could impact Moldova's electricity purchase prices during peak consumption hours.

The Board of S.A. „Energocom” has advanced two candidates, including the current interim director Eugeniu Buzatu, to the next stage of the competition for the company's General Director position.

Moldovan parliamentary opposition parties have united in protest against the rapid adoption of laws and a sharp increase in gas tariffs, demanding parliamentary hearings. They accuse the ruling party of being out of touch with citizens' concerns.

Moldova's National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) is reviewing a request from Energocom to increase regulated natural gas prices, citing a significant rise in acquisition costs.

Moldova is considering a significant increase in its gas tariff, with proposals suggesting a nearly 45% rise. Energocom has put forward a new tariff proposal that could lead to higher gas prices for consumers.

Energocom has requested an increase in gas tariffs, with its director stating that board members were informed in advance. The head of the regulatory agency, Veaceslav Ungureanu, suggested that a summer increase is more reasonable than during the heating season.

Moldovagaz is considering legal action against Energocom after its acting chairman, Vadim Ceban, accused the state-owned company of publicly disclosing confidential information regarding its payment processing system costs.

Moldovan state company Energocom announced it has initiated preparations for the 2026-2027 cold season by participating in the annual auction for reserving natural gas transport capacities at the Ungheni interconnection point.

In May 2026, S.A. 'Energocom' acquired a total of 308,888 MWh of electricity from both domestic and imported sources at an average weighted price of 119.28 euros/MWh. Renewable energy accounted for over 31% of consumption, with more than 60% being imported.

The "Energocom" criminal case, involving former Moldovan President Igor Dodon on charges of abuse of power and using a false medical document, is nearing its conclusion, with the socialist politician having been heard in court.

Moldova has secured 100% of its electricity needs for March 28, avoiding blackouts, but Energocom warns that the overall energy situation in the country remains unstable.

Moldova's state company Energocom announced that electricity consumption was fully covered on March 27, but warned that the situation remains unstable, requiring reallocation for evening peak hours.

The customer relations center of Moldovagaz in Chișinău will cease operations, with Energocom opening its own customer relations center starting March 2, 2026.

Moldova has successfully covered 100% of its electricity needs for August 16th, but Energocom is still urging citizens to continue rational energy consumption. This ensures stable supply while promoting efficient use of resources.

Moldova's electricity requirements for Wednesday, August 12, are fully covered commercially, with Energocom having reserved the necessary volumes to meet consumption.

Moldova's state company Energocom has successfully reserved the necessary electricity volumes to cover consumption for Sunday, August 9th, though it noted that the energy purchased was expensive.

Moldova's state-owned Energocom successfully procured the necessary electricity to cover consumption on August 7th, despite an ongoing deficit. However, the company warned that increased procurement costs, especially during peak hours, will inevitably lead to higher tariffs for consumers.

Energocom Trading SRL has won the tender to supply natural gas to S.A. „Termoelectrica” in Moldova for December 2026, with an estimated volume of 56,911,050 m³.

Sergei Cheban and Evgheni Buzatu have been shortlisted by the Energocom Council for the next stage of the competition for the company's CEO position.

Evghenii Buzatu, head of Energocom, commented on public discussions regarding high incomes in the state sector, noting that people are always interested in how much individuals earn. Buzatu himself reportedly earned an average of about 100,000 lei per month last year, including salary, allowances, and bonuses.

Energocom has initiated the first rounds of tenders for natural gas procurement for the upcoming gas year, spanning from October 2026 to September 2027, securing a portion of the necessary volumes.

Following the Energy Minister's statement linking the Middle East conflict to Energocom's request for a gas tariff increase, an expert from WatchDog stated that Energocom's projected price of 623 euro/MWh is realistic.

Alexandru Slusari announced his resignation from the administrative board of Energocom, citing a lack of transparency regarding the request for gas tariff increases.

S.A. Energocom has issued a warning about ongoing fraud attempts where unknown individuals pose as company representatives at citizens' homes, clarifying that Energocom does not operate mobile teams or request personal information.

In June 2026, Energocom acquired 314,011 MWh of electricity from both domestic and imported sources at a weighted average price of 131.52 euro/MWh.

Energocom has issued a warning about new fraud attempts in Moldova, where scammers are posing as company representatives at citizens' homes, often under the pretext of checking natural gas meters.

Moldova's Energocom purchased a total of 381,513 MWh of electricity in March, with approximately 48.24% sourced from local producers. The average weighted price for the electricity was 130.75 euros/MWh, an increase of seven euros compared to February.

Moldova's state energy company, Energocom, has announced that the country's electricity consumption for Saturday, March 28, is fully covered.

Energocom announced that the electricity needs for Moldova's right bank are 100% covered without emergency power, though the company still recommends consumers use electricity rationally.

Moldova's electricity needs for August 15 are fully covered through commercial purchases, though Energocom reports that prices on external markets remain elevated.

Moldova's Energocom announced that the country's electricity needs for August 11th are 100% covered, following July's purchases primarily from Romania and Ukraine. However, the regional situation remains volatile, and energy prices on external markets continue to be higher.

Moldova's state company Energocom announced it secured necessary electricity volumes for August 8th, preventing a deficit, but still urged citizens to conserve energy.

Moldova's state company Energocom announced it has reserved the necessary electricity volumes to cover consumption for August 7th, urging citizens to continue rational energy use.

Alexandru Slusari, a former member of Energocom's administrative board, dismissed an audio recording circulating on social media as fake, in which he allegedly discusses profiting from increased gas tariffs with acting director Evgheni Buzatu.

Parliamentary and extra-parliamentary opposition groups in Moldova protested in front of the parliament building in Chisinau against Energocom's demand for a natural gas tariff increase. Protesters warned that failure to stop the hike now would lead to further increases in the autumn.

News from Moldova includes Energocom's continued gas purchases for winter 2026–2027, US visa restrictions for cyber fraudsters, an ANSA check on the controversial AT-Prolin horse farm, and concerns about diesel availability for farmers.

Moldova's Ministry of Energy has put forward two proposals in response to the significant increase in natural gas prices on European markets. The rising costs have led to questions regarding the head of Energocom.

A Moldovan news roundup covers potential gas price increases proposed by Energocom, an ex-state secretary's claim of political dismissal, and Igor Grosu's commendation of three officials.

Moldova's Energocom proposes a new gas tariff, potentially leading to a price increase, as part of a news roundup that also covers a political dismissal and a minister praising colleagues.

Moldova's state-owned Energocom has rejected accusations from Moldovagaz's acting chairman, Vadim Ceban, regarding the alleged illegal publication of outsourcing contract data. Energocom stated it only uses publicly available and verified information.

Moldovan energy company Energocom announced that gas bills for June and July consumption will be issued in August. Consumers have the option to pay in advance for their gas usage.

Natural gas consumption in Moldova decreased by approximately 55% in May 2026 compared to the previous month, according to data from S.A. 'Energocom.' The supplier also urges consumers to submit updated monthly meter readings.

In Moldova, individuals are posing as Energocom employees to conduct fake gas meter checks, demanding personal data from consumers, prompting a warning from the company about the scam.

Moldova possesses sufficient gas reserves to cover consumption needs, with strategic reserves remaining untouched as an additional guarantee of energy security, according to Energocom head Eugen Burzatu.

În facturi la gaze naturale pentru luna februarie vor fi incluse două cantități distincte, care vor fi facturate la tarife diferite. S.A.