Overall objective

Exploring opportunities in the energy sector for the Moldova Region, with a focus on renewable sources, energy efficiency and regional energy security.

Subtopics:

  • Energy security of the Moldovan Region – diversifying energy sources and reducing dependence on imports

  • Investments in renewable energy – photovoltaics, wind, biomass and hydropower

  • Strategic energy infrastructure projects – modernization of electricity networks and expansion of production capacities

  • Energy efficiency for SMEs and industry – solutions to reduce energy costs and increase competitiveness

  • Connecting to European energy networks – integrating Moldova into the regional energy market

Energy and the transition to a sustainable energy system

Vatra Dornei, July 9-12, 2025

Panel 5 Program – Energy and the transition to a sustainable energy system

Location: Palatul Dornelor, Vatra Dornei

Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
Time: 09:00 – 16:30
Main partner: PPC Romania
Moderation: Ion Ștefanovici and PPC representative

I. Regional dimension (Romania)

09:00 – 12:30 | Energy solutions for administrations and investors from the Moldova Region

Opening – 09:00 – 09:20

– Opening remarks from CAPDR – Ion Stefanovici – Opening remarks from PPC Romania – Presentation of work directions

09:20 – 10:00 | Official presentation PPC Romania

– Ongoing programs for municipalities, SMEs, public buildings, hospitals, isolated areas – Green financing, energy digitalization, electrical infrastructure

10:00 – 12:00 | Structured dialogue: real problems – energy solutions

– Participants raise technical or energy development issues, and PPC offers concrete answers and proposals.

Confirmed participating institutions / companies / federations:

  • Suceava County Council / Suceava Municipality / Modern Calor Botoșani / Cordun Municipality (Neamț) / Genesis Biopartner / Federation of Construction Companies Employers – Niculescu Aron Razvan / UGIR – Ștefan Rădeanu

Participating municipalities (selective or in full):

  • Măgura (BC) / Poduri (BC) / Stanisesti (BC) / Rosiești (VS) / Piatra Neamț (NT) / Pădureni (VS) / Dealu Morii (BC)/ Grajduri (IS) / Holboca (IS) / Moșna (IS) / Lețcani (IS)/ Ipatele (IS) / Ungheni (IS) / Bălușeni (BT) / Bicaz (NT)/ Tomești (IS) / Durnești (BT) / Murgeni (VS) / Voitinel (SV)

12:00 – 12:30 | Conclusions session

– Thematic centralization of raised issues – – Answers from PPC and recommendations for contact and follow-up

FERM 2025 – Panel 11 (Extended) | Segment dedicated to Energy Cooperation Romania – Republic of Moldova

Palatul Dornelor – July 11, 2025 15:30 – 16:30 | Energy cooperation: challenges and applied solutions in the Republic of Moldova Format: presentations from the Republic of Moldova followed by solutions offered by PPC Romania

15:30 – 15:35 | Introduction

  • Ion Ștefanovici, President CAPDR – Energy cooperation Romania – Republic of Moldova: a priority direction within FERM 2025

15:35 – 15:50 | Institutional interventions from the Republic of Moldova

  • Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova – Grițco Andrei, Secretary General

Topic: The race for resilience: Pathways to contribute to the energy security of the Republic of Moldova

  • Soroca District Council – Iurie Tănase, Vice President

Topic: Commitments in the field of energy efficiency

  • S.A. CET-Nord Bălți – Brînză Marian, General Director

Topic: The thermal energy system of Bălți municipality: achievements, challenges, and opportunities

  • S.A. Furnizarea Energiei Electrice Nord, Bălți – Petelca Oleg, General Director

Topic: Smart metering of electricity – essential infrastructure for the digitalization of services and modernization of the energy system in the Republic of Moldova

15:50 – 16:20 | Interactive session Romania – Republic of Moldova