Moldova plans to store half of strategic gas reserves in Romania

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  • 28 June, 2023
  • 07:56
Moldova plans to store half of strategic gas reserves in Romania

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.