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⚡ Gas news: Moldova strengthens energy security through strategic reserves     Under legislative changes, the designated supplier for natural gas supplies to the Transnistrian region — must now establish and maintain a mandatory reserve equal to 15% of the region's average annual gas consumption. The Transnitrian region (otherwise known as the Left Bank) is a breakaway region on Moldova's eastern border, which has operated outside Chișinău's control since the early 1990s.  📣 This is one of a series of steps Moldova has taken that is setting the example for what real security of supply looks like.     👉 Moldova has already exceeded EU requirements, securing storage volumes above 20% of average annual consumption nationally  👉For the first time, storage arrangements have been formally extended to Transnistria — reducing systemic risk across the whole country     👉The move follows a Gas Security of Supply table-top exercise held on 9 June, where Moldovan authorities and energy sector stakeholders — including system operators, suppliers, traders, and large consumers — simulated high- and medium-impact disruption scenarios and tested real-time responses in line with the national emergency plan  The Secretariat is proud to stand beside Moldova, as it continues down its European path. ---- #naturalgas #energypolicy #energysecurity #euenlargement #gasmarkets