The European Business Association (EBA), in partnership with the Romanian Commodity Exchange (BRM EST) and the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE Republic of Moldova), facilitated a seminar on February 26, 2026 entitled "The process of purchasing natural gas through trading platforms".
The event brought together over 50 participants, representatives of large non-household consumers, public authorities and companies interested in the new mechanisms for purchasing natural gas, in the context of the application of the provisions of Law no. 108/2016 on natural gas, which establish that, starting with April 1, 2026, this category of consumers will purchase gas exclusively from the free market.
The seminar presented:
- the relevant legal framework regarding the purchase of natural gas through trading platforms;
- the role of BRM EST as the operator of the trading platform designated by ANRE;
- stages of the procurement process;
- advantages of using stock exchange mechanisms, including reducing procurement terms and increasing the competitiveness of offers;
- particularities of applying the provisions of the public procurement legislation in the case of goods listed on the stock exchange.
The seminar participants had the opportunity to ask specific questions regarding the practical way of conducting transactions, their guarantee and insurance mechanisms, as well as the impact of the new rules on budgetary and contractual planning.
The seminar highlighted the importance of using trading platforms as a modern, transparent and efficient tool for the purchase of natural gas, contributing to the consolidation of a healthy competitive environment and the optimization of costs for non-household consumers in the Republic of Moldova.
EBA and BRM EST express their openness to continuing the dialogue with the business environment and interested authorities, in order to facilitate the transition to the free natural gas market and the correct application of the regulatory framework in force.