The deputies were informed about the situation in the republic

The First Deputy Chairman of the Government – Minister of Economic Development of the PMR Sergey Obolonik as part of the consideration of the Statement of the Supreme Council of the PMR at the 2nd Extraordinary Session of the Supreme Council of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic told the parliamentarians about the current state of affairs in the republic, which has been living in the most difficult conditions of the energy and impending humanitarian crisis for 10 days.

The head of the Ministry of Economic Development recalled that gas has stopped flowing to Pridnestrovie since January 1, 2025. The supply of heat and hot water to the population and organizations was stopped in connection with this. 13 million cubic meters of blue fuel were accumulated in the pipes in advance. Thanks to this, gas is supplied only to social institutions of the republic and to multi-storey buildings for cooking. This was done so that when gas supplies to the republic are resumed, heat would return to homes faster.

Sergey Obolonik noted that there would be enough gas to provide social facilities and multi-storey buildings throughout the republic until the end of January.

The First Deputy Chairman of the Government also spoke about electricity generation. Since January 1, the Moldavian GRES switched to coal and generates 150 MW, of which about 23-24 MW is used for its own needs. The difference is covered by the Dubossary HPP. Generation at the Moldavian GRES was increased to 170 MW during peak hours, but long-term operation at maximum capacity could lead to accidents. Pridnestrovie risked being left not only without heat, but also without electricity.

The population switched to heating with electrical appliances in the absence of heating. The load on the power grid has increased enormously. Electricity consumption in the republic as a whole had grown to 220 MW, with a generation capacity of only 150 MW by January 4. The system could not cope. There was a risk of a total blackout. In this regard, a decision was made to introduce rolling blackouts in Pridnestrovie. The electricity was turned off for 1 hour at first, then for 3 hours. The electricity power was turned off twice a day for 4 hours then. Only then was it possible to balance electricity generation with household consumption. The Tirotex-Energo station has been launched, generating 10 MW per hour starting today. Thanks to the launch of the third station, the rolling blackout schedule has been adjusted starting January 10. The power in Pridnestrovie will be turned off for 5 hours. This scheme will preliminarily be in effect until Monday, January 12. It is noted that catering establishments will now also be affected by the blackouts.

The issue of resuming the work of the Pridnestrovian industry was discussed in the course of the emergency meeting of the Supreme Council. Only enterprises that ensured food security of the republic continued to operate during the New Year holidays. The rest of the enterprises were idle. The accumulated energy will be enough for enterprises of the real sector to ensure the production process during night shifts according to preliminary calculations. The head of the Ministry of Economic Development called on the heads of economic agents to use electricity rationally in conditions of acute shortage at the same time.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic Vitaly Ignatiev, speaking at the 2nd Extraordinary Meeting of the Supreme Council of the PMR, noted that the preconditions for the termination of Russian gas supplies to Pridnestrovie arose long before January 1. The Pridnestrovian side several times addressed the Republic of Moldova with constructive proposals for solving existing problems, but was ignored.

The head of the Pridnestrovian foreign policy department recalled that Moldova received cheap electricity. And therefore, the Moldovan side should also be interested in continuing the supply of Russian blue fuel to the territory of our republic thanks to the supply of Russian gas to Pridnestrovie. However, today neither Moldova nor Western countries demonstrate concrete efforts to really overcome the energy crisis on the banks of the Dniester.

Vitaly Ignatiev said that the President of the PMR Vadim Krasnoselsky met with the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Elina Valtonen the day before.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PMR Vitaly Ignatiev informed that a meeting with representatives of the Republic of Moldova is planned for next week. However, the likelihood that a concrete solution will be found is extremely low.

Vitaly Ignatiev once again emphasized that the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic has never refused to negotiate. Pridnestrovie is ready for negotiations at all levels. The leadership of the republic will continue to make every effort to prevent the situation from worsening.