Moldovan Energocom to increase electricity purchases on the Romanian Opcom

Moldovan state-owned enterprise Energocom is increasing electricity purchases on the Romanian Opcom exchange. This was reported in the company's press service.

As noted in the Moldovan company, for December 1-10, 2024, the volume of electricity purchased from the Transnistrian CHPP and imports increased by 15% compared to the same period last year - to 110 thousand MWh.

Energocom draws attention to the fact that prices on the Opcom spot exchange have begun to increase against the background of increased demand in Romania.

According to the initial forecast for December 2024, SA Energocom will purchase a total of about 463 thousand MWh for consumption on the right bank of the Dniester, of which 170,500 MWh (approximately 37%) - from the Transnistrian CHPP. De facto supplies from Transnistria for the first 10 days of December slightly exceed the agreed monthly schedule. According to this contract, the cost of energy is $ 66 / MWh. A third of the required electricity - about 150 thousand MWh - is planned to be purchased on the Romanian OPCOM exchange and from other partners from Moldova and Romania. Another 22.3 thousand MWh - from the Cernavodă power plant, Romania. The volume of electricity purchased from Nuclearelectrica increased by 10 MWh in December compared to the previous month. The price for energy from Nuclearelectrica is preferential for the Republic of Moldova, which is limited by a special order and is 80 euros/MWh.

Local heating plants in Chisinau and Bălți will produce 115,400 MWh (or about 25%), and renewable energy installations - about 6,400 MWh (1.4%).

Energocom calls on consumers to use energy resources rationally.

According to local media, the Government of Moldova at a meeting on Wednesday, December 11, decided to introduce a state of emergency in the country's energy sector for 60 days. The introduction of a state of emergency is associated with the expected cessation of Russian gas transit through the territory of Ukraine from January 1, 2025.