The Bridge over the Prut, version 2.0: the electricity interconnection between Romania and Moldova
The Bridge over the Prut, version 2.0: the electricity interconnection between Romania and Moldova

Author(s): Otilia Nuţu, Denis Cenușă
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, International relations/trade
Published by: EXPERT-GRUP Centrul Analitic Independent
Keywords: Prut; Transdniester; energy supply for Moldova;
Summary/Abstract: Moldova’s electricity sector remains vulnerable and weak because of corruption, dependence on unreliable suppliers which abuse their dominant position, and unfinished liberalization. In fact, the rules of the game in the sector are incomplete and discriminatory, at the expense of the Moldovan taxpayer or small consumer. A recent example is the controversial tender for electricity imports in early 2016. Moldova continues to purchase energy from Transdniester, which pushes up the consumption of non-paid gas. The irresponsible behavior of players in the separatist region – with the blessing of Chisinau – increased Moldova’s total gas debts to the Russian Federation, which are now as high as 80-90% of the country's GDP. Delays in dealing with the issues of mismanagement and corruption in the energy sector burden the whole economy of the country, far beyond the energy sector.

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