The European Business Association (EBA), in partnership with the Romanian Commodities Exchange (BRM EST) and the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE of the Republic of Moldova), organized a seminar on February 26, 2026, titled “The Natural Gas Procurement Process via Trading Platforms.”
The event brought together over 50 participants, including representatives of large non-residential consumers, public authorities, and companies interested in the new natural gas procurement mechanisms, in the context of the implementation of the provisions of Law No. 108/2016 on natural gas, which stipulate that, starting April 1, 2026, this category of consumers will purchase gas exclusively on the free market.
The seminar covered the following topics:
- the relevant legal framework governing the procurement of natural gas through trading platforms;
- the role of BRM EST as the trading platform operator designated by ANRE;
- the stages of the procurement process;
- the advantages of using exchange mechanisms, including shorter procurement timelines and increased competitiveness of bids;
- the specificities of applying public procurement legislation to exchange-traded goods.
Seminar participants had the opportunity to ask specific questions regarding the practical conduct of transactions, the mechanisms for guaranteeing and insuring them, as well as the impact of the new rules on budget and contract planning.
The seminar highlighted the importance of using trading platforms as a modern, transparent, and efficient tool for natural gas procurement, contributing to the consolidation of a healthy competitive environment and the optimization of costs for non-residential consumers in the Republic of Moldova.
EBA and BRM EST express their openness to continuing the dialogue with the business community and relevant authorities, with a view to facilitating the transition to a free natural gas market and the proper implementation of the current regulatory framework.
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