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Is Transnistria's largest power station burning coal?

Transnistria’s largest power station switched to burning coal on Jan. 1 but only has enough reserves for 50-52 days of electricity, according to authorities. Operating the plant at its maximum capacity with coal is “extremely risky” due to its aging equipment, the statement added. “They tested the generation of 170 megawatts per hour.

What happened at Moldavskaya GRES power plant in Transnistria?

The Moldavskaya GRES (MGRES) power plant in Transnistria, previously fuelled by gas, switched to coal and drastically reduced its electricity output. As a result, the power grid operator had to ration electricity, causing daily blackouts lasting between four and eight hours.

Will Transnistria run out of gas?

Remind me later. The breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria will run out of gas used for limited cooking and heating in less than a month, authorities warned Wednesday, as a shutdown in Russian supplies plunges the separatist state into crisis.

Will the EU help Transnistria with natural gas?

Chișinău stresses that this is a temporary solution and has announced plans to introduce a two-year mechanism for supplying Transnistria with natural gas in the near future. The EU aid will help temporarily resolve the energy crisis in Transnistria and lower electricity prices for right-bank Moldova.

Will Transnistria face another energy crisis?

In the coming weeks, Transnistria may face another energy crisis. While the specifics of Chișinău’s announced long-term solution for supplying gas to the left bank remain unclear, it will likely involve the gradual commercialisation of deliveries.

Does Moldova still supply gas to Transnistria?

Since early February, Moldova has been supplying Transnistria with 3 million cubic metres of gas per day, restoring heating and allowing a return to gas-fired electricity generation. However, this supply is insufficient to restore industrial production in the region to last year’s levels.