Transnistria Cuts Heating and Hot Water on January 1, 2025, Amid Gas Supply Halt

Jan 1, 2025, 12:05 PM

The breakaway region of Transnistria in Moldova has been left without heating and hot water supplies as of January 1, 2025, following the cessation of Russian gas deliveries via Ukraine at 7 a.m. local time. The halt in gas supply was due to the expiration of a transit deal between Russia and Ukraine. The local energy company, Tirasteploenergo, announced the disconnection of centralized heating and hot water, with exemptions made for hospitals. Residents have been advised to dress warmly, gather in single rooms, and avoid using gas or electric stoves for heating due to safety concerns. The situation has led to a state of emergency in the energy sector in Moldova, with the country now relying on Romania for the majority of its electricity needs.