Energocom names two candidates for general director position
The council of the state-owned energy firm Energocom admitted Sergiu Ceban and Eugeniu Buzatu to the next stage of the competition for the company's general director role, while a third applicant was rejected for not meeting the required conditions. Ceban is described as a manager and entrepreneur with experience in commercial management, operational development, digitalisation and the energy sector, including renewable electricity production. Buzatu, who has served as interim director since 13 December 2024 after the departure of Victor Bînzari, previously worked as a legal adviser and anti‑fraud officer in the State Fiscal Service.
Energocom is responsible for the procurement and supply of electricity and natural gas in Moldova. According to disclosed income statements, Buzatu received roughly 1.2 million lei in 2025 from salary, bonuses and other allowances.
Entities: Energocom · Eugeniu Buzatu · Sergiu Ceban · Victor Bînzari
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sergiu Ceban is a manager and entrepreneur with experience in energy sector operations, digitalisation and renewable electricity production. (Candidate CV)
- [● 2 SOURCES] A third candidate was rejected for not meeting the participation conditions set by the contest regulations. (Council decision)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Energocom council admitted Sergiu Ceban and Eugeniu Buzatu to the next stage of the competition for general director. (Council decision)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Eugeniu Buzatu earned about 1.2 million lei in 2025 from salary, bonuses and other allowances. (Declared assets)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Eugeniu Buzatu has been serving as interim director of Energocom since 13 December 2024. (Company information)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Energocom is a state-owned company responsible for the procurement and supply of electricity and natural gas in Moldova. (Company description)