The procurement of electrical energy should be ensured from at least two sources. A relevant amendment to the law on electricity was endorsed by the Government in a move to enhance the country’s energy security, IPN reports.

A decision by the National Agency for Energy Regulation will stipulate the amounts that are to be procured from two or more bidders, depending on the percentage difference between the prices offered by these.

Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Andrei Spînu said the only bidder accepted in October and December, which now has a contract with power suppliers, was unable to provide the necessary amount. The Government’s bill is designed to ensure multi-sourcing in power procurement. 

The Government will invite new bids in February-March given that the current supply contract with the Kuchurgan Power Plant is due to expire on March 1.