Energy security of the Republic of Moldova in the new international context. Risks and opportunities Cover Image

Securitatea energetică a Republicii Moldova în noul context internațional. Riscuri și oportunități
Energy security of the Republic of Moldova in the new international context. Risks and opportunities

Author(s): Mihai Melintei
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Sociology of Law
Published by: Academia “Stefan cel Mare” a MAI al Republicii Moldova
Keywords: energy; Republic of Moldova; energy security; international relations; gas; energy supply;

Summary/Abstract: In the last period, the energy issue and the concept of energy security has been firmly consolidated in the political and public discussions in Chișinău, however, often used against economic opportunities. The geo-energy significance of the Republic of Moldova is determined by its position. However, since the independence of the Republic of Moldova, the energy security of the republic continues to be threatened by the transnistrian conflict. For the Republic of Moldova, which does not have primary energy resources and depends on their import, the issue of energy supply remains critical for the functioning and development of the state. Currently, the energy security, especially the gas supply of the Republic of Moldova is ensured under internationally accepted norms, and the provision of natural gas resources is made from imports. In order to increase the security of gas supply and diversify energy resources, the authorities of the Republic of Moldova propose to diversify the supply of gas, energy, and to create gas stocks in third countries for emergency situations or specific cases.

  • Issue Year: 1/2023
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 61-69
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English