Transelectrica: First trade exchanges of electricity with Ukraine / Republic of Moldova will be made on June 30

Transmission System Operators (TSOs) in Continental Europe have confirmed that the preliminary technical conditions have been met to allow trade in electricity between Ukraine and neighbouring countries. This process follows the successful synchronization of power systems on 16 March 2022 and the acceptance of Ukrenergo as an observer member of ENTSO-E on 26 April 2022. These achievements have been achieved through intense efforts by all TSOs in Europe, especially Ukrenergo and operators in neighbouring countries.

Trade in electricity with Ukraine / Moldova is scheduled to begin on June 30, 2022, on the interconnection between Ukraine and Romania. The sale of electricity on the other interconnections (Ukraine-Slovakia, Ukraine-Hungary, and Moldova-Romania) will follow later, after finalizing the issues related to the tender rules. Total commercial capacity will initially be limited to 100 MW, and after this initial stage, market values ​​are expected to increase gradually, following a monthly assessment of the impact of the changed volumes on the stability and security of the energy system.

This achievement is a further step, achieved less than four months after the emergency synchronization of the systems of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova with the European network and, in addition, demonstrates the strong commitment of European transport and system operators to Ukrenergo (Transport Operator and System from Ukraine) and Moldelectrica (Transmission and System Operator from the Republic of Moldova).