Who is Arcola Energy?

Founded to address the “deployment gap” between ever-evolving clean energy technologies and end-user needs Arcola Energy's strong relationships built with leading players across government, industry and academia over the past ten years, are proof of trust in its deep understanding of the fuel cell technology markets.

Why did Moldova impose a state of emergency?

(AP Photo/Aurel Obreja) CHISINAU, Moldova -- Moldova’s parliament on Friday voted in favor of imposing a state of emergency in the energy sector over fears that Russia could leave the European Union candidate country without sufficient natural gas supplies this winter.

What happened to the kuciurgan power plant in Moldova?

The plant was privatized in 2004 by Transnistrian officials and later sold to a Russian state-owned company. Moldova doesn’t recognize the privatization. In late 2022, Moldova suffered major power outages following Russian strikes on neighboring Ukraine, which is interconnected to the Kuciurgan plant.

How reliant is Moldova on Russia?

Moldova President Maia Sandu speaks during a plenary session at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, Nov. 12, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. In October, she won a second term in office. Rafiq Maqbool/AP How Dependent on Russia Is Moldova? Moldova remains heavily reliant on Russian gas despite efforts in recent years to diversify its energy sources.

Is Russia meddling in Moldova?

In October, Moldova’s pro-Western President Maia Sandu won a second term in office, and a referendum voted in favor of securing the country's path toward the EU, in two votes overshadowed by ongoing claims of Russian interference to derail the country's westward shift in recent years. Russia denies it is meddling in Moldova.