The so-called "authorities" of the self-proclaimed Transnistria, even under the threat of an energy crisis, did not want to buy European gas instead of Russian. The quasi-state rejected an offer of assistance from Moldova.
Points of attention
- Transnistria rejects European gas over fear of high and unstable prices, opting to continue cooperation with Gazprom until 2026.
- The state of the energy system in Transnistria has worsened, leading to widespread power outages due to excess consumption over generation.
- Moldova offered assistance to Transnistria in supplying gas after it stopped receiving Russian gas, but the offer was rejected.
- The self-proclaimed Transnistria's dependence on Russian gas raises concerns about energy security and geopolitical implications.
- The refusal to buy European gas highlights the complex political and economic dynamics in the region, affecting energy sustainability.
Unrecognized Transnistria fears “high prices” for European gas
This was stated by the acting chairman of Moldovagaz, Vadim Cheban.
According to him, the "authorities" of Transnistria explained their refusal of European gas by "higher and more unstable prices."
At the same time, pro-Russian Tiraspol said it expects the resumption of gas supplies from Gazprom under a contract that expires in 2026.
Help from Moldova
On January 2, the acting head of Moldovagaz, Vadim Cheban, stated that Moldova had offered assistance to unrecognized Transnistria in supplying gas.
This offer came after the so-called "Transylvania" stopped receiving Russian gas because Ukraine stopped transit.
After that, the supply of heat and gas to local residents in Transnistria was stopped.
On the evening of January 3, widespread power outages are already in effect in Transnistria, as the level of consumption has exceeded the level of generation.
