The Moldovan government plans to store half of the gas reserves needed for the country’s security in Romania, Minister of Energy Victor Parlicov said at a briefing, Report informs referring to TASS.
“The state enterprise Energocom has decided that 50% of the gas reserves that are necessary for safety will be stored in Romania. There may be other categories of gas reserves - commercial reserves, if necessary,” he noted.
He said that the government is counting on a long-term energy partnership with Romania, but the republic has several contracts with natural gas suppliers.