By Beatrice Chabaya
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has taken enforcement action against seven (7) companies
for breach of licence conditions and non-payment of outstanding liabilities.
ERB public relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa says these actions follow
comprehensive compliance audits and regulatory oversight aimed at ensuring adherence to the
mandated operational standards as prescribed by the Energy Regulation Act.
She has disclosed that a total of K387, 448.65 was recovered from Dana Oil Corporation Limited, Star Oil Corporation
Limited, LBM Transport Limited, Amico Investment Limited and Elect Power Technologies
Limited for outstanding Licence Fees, Strategic Reserve Fund and Fuel Marking Fees.
following legal proceedings against Exxon Petroleum Limited in the High Court for
Zambia, the Court ruled in favour of the ERB, granting a default judgment due to Exxon
Petroleum Limited’s failure to appear or file a defence.
“Exxon Petroleum Limited has since fully
settled the outstanding amount of K620,444.17.
Furthermore, Puma Energy Zambia Limited was reprimanded for Failure to exhibit a well-
documented complaint handling procedure at its Dedan Kimathi Service Station” she adds.
Mrs Kasumpa says that such enforcement actions highlight the
ERB’s resolve to ensure that all licensed entities comply with their licence conditions and operate
within the framework of the Energy Regulation Act.