Moldova plans continued gas and power market liberalization

Moldova’s Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu said the country will keep liberalizing its gas and electricity markets in 2027, while also expanding electricity interconnections with Romania and citing new regional supply opportunities.

• 400 kV Vulcanesti–Chisinau line has been energized; the minister called it a historic moment and linked it to greater purchasing freedom and lower vulnerability.
• The Balti–Suceava line construction contract has been signed, with work in Moldova scheduled for Q1 2027; the Straseni–Gutinas line has a $130 million U.S. grant, and Neptun Deep gas production is expected in H1 2027.