How has Moldova restructured its electricity distribution network?

As part of the reforms, Moldova restructured and partially privatized its electricity distribution network, including Premier Energy, a private company that controls 70 percent of the country’s electric distribution grid.

What is the main energy source in Moldova?

Natural gas accounts for more than half of Moldova’s total primary energy supply (53% in 2018), oil roughly a quarter (23% in 2018) and solid biomass one-fifth (19% in 2018). Most natural gas is used for electricity and heat generation, 3 whereas oil is the most important energy source for final consumers.

How does Moldova share energy data?

Moldova shares energy data through five annual International Energy Agency (IEA)/Eurostat/UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) joint questionnaires.

Are there gas storage facilities in Moldova?

There are no gas storage facilities in Moldova and no access to liquefied natural gas (LNG). Domestic gas production meets less than 0.01% of demand, and until the end of 2016 Valiexchimp had been the only company to explore and exploit gas and oil in southern Moldova. None. None. None.

What is the storage capacity of petroleum products in Moldova?

Moldova’s total storage capacity for petroleum products is over 150 000 m 3, including state and industry storage but excluding the army’s. In addition, the Giurgiulesti terminal has eight tanks for petroleum product storage with capacity of 63 600 m 3 at its disposal.

How many DSOs are there in Moldova?

The 12 main gas DSOs in Moldova are subsidiaries of MoldovaGaz, with other smaller DSOs covering less than 2% of gas distribution. The Law on Natural Gas transposed unbundling provisions for distribution operators, including exemptions for those serving less than 100 000 customers. Moldovagaz acts as an importer, wholesaler and retail supplier.