Coal reserves in the unrecognized Transnistria will last only until January.

The coal reserves at the thermal power plant in the unrecognized Transnistria will last until the end of January. Earlier, the regional authorities assured that the coal for electricity generation would be sufficient almost until the end of winter. This was reported on Saturday, January 4, by the crisis center of the Moldovan government.

“The daily consumption is 1,000 tons (of coal), from which 140-150 MW of electricity is generated. The coal reserves will last approximately until the end of January this year, which is a shorter period than the previously announced 50 days,” the message states.

As writes "European Truth," the Moldovan State District Power Station (SDPS) located in Transnistria, which previously operated on free Russian gas, has started to burn coal. This refers to anthracite reserves from Donbas, which were brought there in 2013 as an alternative fuel.

There is also the Dubăsari Hydroelectric Power Plant operating in Transnistria; however, its generating capacity is significantly lower than that of the Moldovan SDPS, the publication notes.

According to the forecast from the Moldovan government crisis center, after the end of January, Transnistria will be left not only without gas but also nearly without electricity supply.

“The police, medical, and emergency services are ready to assist those in need. The central government is in constant contact with the mayors of the affected towns to exchange information about the situation in the region,” the center assured.

It should be noted that on January 2, in the unrecognized Transnistria, all industrial enterprises stopped due to the cessation of Russian gas supplies through Ukraine. The next day, rolling blackouts were introduced in the region due to increased load on the power grid.

To resolve this issue, Moldova, which is currently importing electricity from Romania, proposed to Transnistria to establish gas transit from European countries. However, the authorities of the unrecognized region categorically refused, stating that they expect assistance from Russian "Gazprom," which has committed to supply fuel until January 2026.