The Government of the Republic of Moldova has approved the declaration of a state of emergency in the energy sector, throughout the country, for a period of 60 days, starting from March 25, 2026.
The Secretary of State from the Ministry of Energy, Carolina Novac, states that, in the context of the bombing of the Isaccea – Vulcăneşti power line by the Russians, there is a risk that the demand for electricity consumption may not be met.
”In the context of the bombing of the Isaccea - Vulcăneşti power line by the Russian Federation and its shutdown, there is a risk that the demand for electricity consumption in the Republic of Moldova may not be met. Institutions maintain system stability, but the pressure is very high. The last resort scenario - if necessary to maintain stability - involves widespread disconnections.
However, for March 25, there are no planned disconnections of consumers from the electricity grid, and the responsible enterprises and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova are seeking solutions to meet the demand,” Carolina Novac wrote on Facebook.
She specified that the 4 isolated 110 kV interconnection lines with Romania were urgently activated, and the 330 kV Bălţi-Dnestrovsc line, which was undergoing maintenance, was reconnected.
”At the same time, we mention that currently, the price of energy produced by MGRES, calculated based on current natural gas prices, would increase by over 50%,” she further wrote.
In a subsequent post, Novac added that “Russia continues deliberately to undermine the security of the Republic of Moldova and endanger the lives of citizens”.
”It is no longer limited to energy blackmail, interference in elections, activation of criminal groups for destabilization, false propaganda, but constantly attacks Ukraine's infrastructure and increasingly endangers the security and health of Moldovans. After the bombing of the Ukrainian hydroelectric plant, which led to the pollution of the Dniester River, leaving 4 districts without water, and continues to affect our environment and waters, last night, a new brutal attack led to the disconnection of the Isaccea-Vulcăneşti line, which, in certain periods, also supplies 60-70% of our electricity consumption,” Novac further wrote.
The Secretary of State argues that it is not about accidents, “but deliberate actions by Russia to weaken and leave Moldova in the dark”.
”We are acting to protect our citizens, and I am confident that we will overcome these challenges. State institutions will intervene with the necessary measures in the coming period. The system is functioning, but is under tremendous pressure,” she added.