Moldovagaz wants to switch to measuring gas in kilowatt-hours

"Moldovagaz", "Energocom", as well as the gas transport companies "Moldovatransgaz" and "Vestmoldtransgaz", will submit a joint approach to the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) regarding the creation of a regulatory framework for passing the natural gas measurement unit from cubic meters to kilowatts/megawatt-hours. The implementation of the new rules is proposed starting from the current July 1.

Business Barometer: Moldovan entrepreneurs confronted many challenges in 2022

Moldovan entrepreneurs faced various challenges in 2022, both because of the pandemic and the war unleashed by Russia in Ukraine. Companies in industry, agriculture and services had a harder time. By contrast, a better situation was seen in trade and construction. These findings are contained in the Business Barometer, conducted by the sociological research company "Date Inteligente" and released today by the Association of Romanian Investors in Moldova.

Grants to support digital innovations and technological startups in Moldova

Thirty four start-up companies or individuals planning to start a home business submitted their innovative business ideas. Applicants of the most inspired investment projects, which reform the production model by implementing innovations or launch a new product, identify a new source of raw material or access a new market, will receive non-refundable funding of up to 500,000 lei to develop their business ideas.

Nicolae Ciucă: Romania intends importing natural gas from Egypt, also to support the Republic of Moldova

Romania aims to import natural gas from Egypt, including in order to support the Republic of Moldova. Romania's Prime Minister Nicolae Ciucă made a statement to this effect during an official visit to Cairo, reports profit.ro.

The decision on the ban on electricity exports from the Republic of Moldova was annulled

The Board of Directors of the Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) revoked in today's meeting the decision to ban the export of electricity from the Republic of Moldova during the state of alert on the electricity market.

Andrei Spînu in Baku: "Moldova will follow the path of diversification of energy sources"

Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Andrei Spînu attends the 9th Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor Consultative Council in Baku, Azerbaijan. On his Facebook page, he says he will follow the path of diversification of energy sources for our country.

National public budget revenues - higher. How much money has gone into the state's coffers since the start of the year

Since the beginning of the year, the national public budget has received 7.2 billion lei in revenue, 1.4 billion lei more than in the same period last year. According to the Ministry of Finance, expenditures also increased, reaching 7.3 billion lei, which is 1.2 billion lei more, compared to the same period of 2022.

Businesses urged to develop green economy in Moldova

To join the European Union and ensure a healthy environment, Moldova must harmonise its national legislation with European legislation and integrate environmental protection requirements. The Moldovan government is urging entrepreneurs to develop the green economy and launch businesses that would create "green jobs".

The EBRD lends the Republic of Moldova 25 million euros. The money will be used for solid waste management

The Republic of Moldova will benefit from a loan offered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in the amount of 25 million euros. The money is offered for the realization of the "Solid waste in the Republic of Moldova" project over the next four years.

USA allocates 135 million dollars for the economic recovery of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine

The US Congress will transfer more than 154 million dollars to support the countries most affected by the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, informs the US Agency for International Development. Thus, 135 million dollars will be allocated for the economic recovery of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. Another $18 million will go to support civil society and independent media in Russia.

In 2022, Energocom purchased electricity from 10 producers from the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and Romania

In 2022, SA Energocom purchased electricity directly from 10 producers from the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and Romania, as well as from several economic agents that hold the status of eligible producer of renewable energy, reads a press release of the company.

The government is to compensate economic agents and other non-household consumers for gas consumption

All non-household consumers will be compensated for the first 500 cubic metres of gas consumed per month in January-March this year, at the rate of 12.27 lei (excluding VAT)/ 1 m3. The gas compensation mechanism for economic operators has been adopted today by the Commission for Exceptional Situations (CSE).