The head of the Administration Board of Moldovagaz Vadim Ceban is sure that the dissentions between Russia and Ukraine will not influence the traditional route for supplying the Republic of Moldova with natural gas. Even if this happens, the Republic of Moldova is prepared from technical viewport, IPN reports.

“I don’t think the route by which the Republic of Moldova is supplied with gas will be changed. Most probably, the traditional route through Ukraine will be maintained. But we are ready for any scenario. From technical viewpoint, we can ensure the supply of gas in reverse regime through the Trans-Balkan corridor. We can also receive natural gas through the Iasi-Ungheni-Chisinau gas pipeline that will be fully functional in October, as our counterparts from TransGaz assure,” Vadim Ceban stated in the talk show “Friday with Anatolie Golea” on RTR Moldova channel.

The director of Moldovagaz said the Iasi-Ungheni-Chisinau gas pipeline is now fully functional on Moldova’s territory, but there are also technical elements that are to be completed by the Romanian side. “Romania is to build two compressor stations. Testing was done on the territory of the Republic of Moldova and we are ready to receive gas from Romania. For now, we do not have necessities. We can ensure the supply of natural gas, including in winter, by the traditional route,” stated Vadim Ceban.

On January 1, Moldovagaz extended the contract for the supply of natural gas with Russia’s gas giant Gazprom for one more year. Moldova pays US$120-122 per 1,000 cubic meters of gas to Russia.