Moldova imports electricity from Romania and Ukraine as Russia stops gas supply  

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**Moldova Turns and for Electricity**

Moldova’s energy company, Energocom, will import electricity from Romania and Ukraine. This is because Russia stopped sending gas to Moldova January .

Russia’s -owned energy company stopped supplying gas to Moldova. They said it was because of a debt owed by Moldovagaz. But an international audit did not confirm this debt.

This move has caused heating outages the Russian-controlled region of Transnistria. As a result, Moldova is seeking alternative sources of electricity.

**Most Electricity Will Come from Romania**

62% of Moldova’s electricity needs will be covered by from Romania. The rest will come from thermal power plants and local renewable energy producers.

**Ukraine to Help Out at Night**

Energocom will also import electricity from Ukraine. This will happen at night when consumption is lower, and there are resources available.

**Moldova’s Energy Worries**

Last month, Moldova declared a state of emergency because of uncertainty over future supplies.

**Russia Accused of Using Energy as a “Political Weapon”**

The Prime Minister of Moldova accused Russia of using energy as a way to control the country. This is after Gazprom stopped supplying gas on January 1.

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