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12 June 2025
Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel, Chișinău
Moldova Energy Forum
12 June 2025
Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel, Chişinău
Moldova is moving closer to the EU and at the same time starts its journey towards energy independence and decarbonisation.
Recent launch of the Republic of Moldova’s first renewable energy capacity auctions is encouraging investors to participate and contribute to Moldova’s sustainable future. The auction, aimed at attracting national and international investors, represents Moldova’s commitment to diversifying its energy mix by introducing 165 MW of new renewable energy capacity, consisting of 105 MW for wind and 60 MW for photovoltaic installations.
Moldova Energy Forum is organised in close co-operation with the Moldovan Ministry of Energy. By joining the forum, you will be able to hear from and network with key local players and decision-makers, update yourself on amended regulations and commerce opportunities and further your business in the country which is, with all the geopolitical changes we are witnessing, is emerging as pivotal spot within the CEE region.
CONFERENCE SUPPORTERS
AGENDA – 12 June 2025
PANEL 1
Future schemes for financing renewable energy projects: PV, wind, BESS, and energy grid upgrade and extension
Panel moderator: TBC
Panellists:
Ms Carolina Novac, The Secretary of State, The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova
PANEL 2
Developing Moldovan energy storage capacity – financing, regulations, grid balancing options
Panel moderator: Mr Sorin Dolea, Founder, Dolea & Co.
Panellists:
Mr Nicolae Magdîl, Head of Renewable Energy Department, The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova
Mr Sergiu Aparatu, Chief Executive Officer, Moldelectrica
Mr Dionisie Ceban, Head of Renewable Energy Division, Electricity and Renewables Department, ANRE
PANEL 3
Moldovan energy cybersecurity – assessing the current state of cybersecurity in the Moldovan energy sector and evaluating solutions to improve it
Panel moderator: Ms Raluca Gabor, Counsel, Stratulat Albulescu
Panellists:
TBC
PANEL 4
Site-specific auctions for future onshore wind plants in Moldova
Panel moderator: Mr Roger Gladei, Managing Partner, Gladei & Partners
Panellists:
Ms Doina Dînga, Deputy Head of the Renewable Energy Sources and Green Mobility Directorate, The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova
Ms Varinia Radu, Partner, Deputy Head of EPC, CEE | Head of Energy and Projects, Romania, CMS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dorin Junghietu
Minister of Energy of The Republic of Moldova
Dorin Junghietu is an expert in oil, gas and energy. He has been involved in multiple activities of coordination, delivery, construction and commissioning of major projects. He has also been involved in the exploration, transportation and processing of hydrocarbons and energy for globally recognized clients.
He has experience of work in oil and energy companies, such as Lukoil in Romania, companies in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates, Turkey.
Dorin Junghietu studied abroad and has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering.
MODERATORS
Federico
Rodriguez
Director Energy and Infrastructure
Diego
Peña
Partner
Mario
Fava
Partner
Sebastián
Abogabir
Partner
Francisco
Irarrázaval
Partner
SPEAKERS
Nicolás Villarreal
Ugarte
Director – LatAm Investment Banking
Darío
Morales
Executive Director
Darío
Morales
Corporate Affairs Manager
Paulina Ramírez
Del Barrio
Head of New Solutions
Carlos
Cabrera Rivas
Managing Partner
Rosa
Riquelme
Executive Director
Eduardo
Andrade
Executive Secretary
VENUE
Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel
str. Mitropolit Varlaam 77, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
Located in the heart of the city, the Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel Chisinau is within walking distance of SKYTOWER Business Center, embassies, and other places of interest. Our convenient location makes an ideal starting point for discovering historical landmarks, such as the Nativity Cathedral and the Arc of Triumph, or with enough time you can indulge in the scenery of the Moldovan countryside while visiting world-famous wineries.
Enjoy an eco-friendly transfer to and from the airport, as well as any other destination of your choice courtesy of our electric vehicles.
