First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal took part in a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Alexandru Munteanu.
The parties discussed areas for deepening cooperation in the energy sector.
“Ukraine is interested in cooperation between Ukrenergo and Moldelectrica. Synchronization of networks, enhanced mutual regulation, the signing of an agreement on cross-border electricity flows and emergency support are the focus of our work,” Denys Shmyhal noted.
The leadership of the two countries discussed projects of mutual interest, including the construction of new transmission lines and interconnectors, in particular the 330 kV Balti–Dnistrovska HPP line.
The Minister of Energy reported that particular attention was paid to the possibility of Moldova’s participation in the Vertical Gas Corridor project and the future use of Ukrainian underground gas storage facilities.
Denys Shmyhal also emphasized that Ukraine is ready to supply coal to the Moldavskaya GRES power plant. During the meeting, the parties coordinated possible routes and mechanisms for such cooperation.
In addition, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy expressed gratitude to Moldova for the Government’s decision to provide humanitarian assistance, including generators, transformers, and other equipment for repairing Ukrainian energy facilities damaged by Russian strikes.
