The state reserves will be supplemented with 3,155 tonnes of coal, in light of existing risks related to supplies of electricity and natural gas to Moldova. 35.7 million lei will be allocated from the Government’s rainy-day fund, under a decision approved today.

The acquisition procedures for the coal will be carried out by the Material Reserves Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which will also take care of its storage.

The measure is in line with a broader effort to prevent an energy crisis and mitigate the potential impact in the event of disruptions of gas supplies, by providing alternative energy resources for the heating season.