Moldova secures gas supply, consolidates distribution, urges Transnistria to build reserves

Moldova's Energy Minister states the country has contracted most of its gas needs and is consolidating Moldovagaz's 12 distribution companies, while urging breakaway Transnistria to build its own reserves. This marks a continued shift away from Russian gas dependence, with uncertainty over Transnistria's compliance and the pace of consolidation. The move matters as it reduces Moldova's energy vulnerability and reshapes regional gas dynamics.