Energy security of the Republic of Moldova continues to stay the primary element conditioning its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Moldovan’s energy security has been decreasing because of its dependence on a single hydrocarbon supply source and a number of other vulnerabilities. The presence of these vulnerabilities, could pose enormous costs for national economy, greatly exceeding the recourses Moldova should invest to manage these hazards. Removing these vulnerable elements from the energy system would contribute to the strengthening of Moldovan energy security.