The Transnistrian region, affected by power outages and disruptions in gas supplies, hopes to soon resume receiving free gas deliveries from Russia as "humanitarian aid." According to the publication Kommersant, Moscow and Tiraspol are exploring new delivery methods, abandoning the Turkish Stream in favor of purchasing gas from the European spot market via an intermediary company. It is estimated that approximately 3 million cubic meters of gas per day will be purchased from January to April, with a total cost projected at $164 million.
Tiraspol leader Vadim Krasnoselski confirmed that while technical details are not yet finalized, gas deliveries for the needs of the population on the left bank of the Dniester will resume, allowing the economy in the Transnistrian region to start functioning again. Krasnoselski stated that discussions with Russia’s Ministry of Energy are ongoing to secure the necessary volumes for thermal energy production and the region's industries. Although he did not specify a precise date, the Tiraspol leader emphasized that supplies would certainly be resumed, according to Kommersant.
Gas deliveries to the Transnistrian region are expected to be carried out through Natural Gaz D.C., announced the company's director, Arcadie Vicol. In a press release on the company’s official website, it was stated that a framework contract has been signed for the delivery of 2-3 million cubic meters of gas per day. The agreement was reportedly discussed with the Secretariat of the European Energy Community. However, the European Energy Community denies involvement in this agreement and clarified that it does not approve gas supply contracts, IPN reports.
On January 1, 2025, the Russian conglomerate Gazprom halted gas deliveries to the Republic of Moldova intended for the Transnistrian region.
