Moldova wins arbitration against gas supplier Rotalin over $63 million claim
Moldova has won the international arbitration brought by gas supplier Rotalin, which sought about $63 million in damages. The tribunal issued its award on 2 October 2026, and the case is listed as concluded in the ICSID register.
The claim was filed in August 2022 by Liechtenstein-based RTI Rotalin Gas Trading AG and its subsidiary Rotalin Gaz Trading SRL, which holds gas supply and distribution licences in Moldova. Case ICSID ARB(AF)/22/4 was heard under the Energy Charter Treaty.
The investors argued that the authorities restricted their access to the gas network, set unfair distribution tariffs and failed to reflect their infrastructure investment in regulated tariffs. The award has not been published. According to Law360, the company is considering steps to have it annulled. The Ministry of Energy has not yet commented.
What it means for you
- The state does not have to pay the $63 million claim, although the award can still be challenged.
- For investors in regulated sectors, the case shows how long disputes over tariffs and network access can take — more than four years here.
Source: Mold-street, 06.10.2026