ANRE Approves Key Decisions for Energy Sector and Public Utilities

Strategic Insights -

The National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) Board of Directors made crucial decisions during a public meeting on September 16, 2025, aiming to ensure the security and efficient functioning of the energy sector and public utilities. The Council amended ANRE Decisions no. 487/2019 and no. 248/2025 on public service obligations in the natural gas sector, leading to the withdrawal of licenses for several companies. The decisions also included the revocation of public service obligations for ÈÄCS "Nord Gaz SÈóngerei" SRL and the adjustment of tariffs for public drinking water supply and sewage services.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ANRE Board of Directors approved amendments to Decisions no. 487/2019 and no. 248/2025 on public service obligations in the natural gas sector.
  • The withdrawal of licenses for ÈÄCS "Nord Gaz SÈóngerei" SRL led to the revocation of its public service obligation.
  • Tariffs for public drinking water supply and sewage services provided by ÈÄ.M. "Apýâ-Canal Dondu®Öeni" were adjusted, with the drinking water tariff increasing by 3.01 lei/m³ and the sewage tariff increasing by 0.71 lei/m³.
  • The tariffs for auxiliary services provided to consumers by the Public Enterprise "Apa-Canal Drochia" were approved to align with real costs.
  • The regulated tariffs for natural gas distribution services provided by FPC "Lýâcýâtu®Ö" SRL were determined, with charges of 255 lei/1000 m³ for medium-pressure networks and 1,305 lei/1000 m³ for low-pressure networks.

Statistics:

  • Tariff increase for drinking water supply: 3.01 lei/m³
  • Tariff increase for sewage services: 0.71 lei/m³
  • Tariff for natural gas distribution services through medium-pressure networks: 255 lei/1000 m³
  • Tariff for natural gas distribution services through low-pressure networks: 1,305 lei/1000 m³
  • Number of license holders in the natural gas sector affected by the withdrawal of licenses: unknown

Sources:

  • National Energy Regulatory Agency of the Republic of Moldova
  • Original Press Release issued on September 16, 2025