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The Energy Regulation Board has taken enforcement action against 29 companies for breaching licence conditions and failing to meet statutory obligations, following compliance audits conducted across the energy sector.
ERB spokesperson, Namukolo Kasumpa, said in a statement on Thursday that the actions stem from regulatory checks carried out under the Energy Regulation Act.
Among the penalties issued, Uno Energies Zambia Limited was fined K180,000 for fuel contamination and failure to conduct mandatory quality checks, while ZESCO Limited was fined K100,000 for failing to establish and maintain appropriate safety systems and standards.
Sany International (Zambia) Industrial Limited was fined K60,000 for constructing an electricity generation facility without the required permit.
Kasumpa said eight companies received formal warnings for failing to comply with an ERB directive issued on 27 February 2025 that required submission of self-audit reports.
The companies are Chingases Company Limited, Exclusive Brands Africa, Oryx Energies (Z) Limited, Falcon Gas (Z) Limited, Lake Gas (Z) Limited, Gastec Trading & Supply Limited, Rubis Energy (Z) Limited and Minegases Company (Z) Limited.
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She added that 15 companies settled outstanding statutory fees—including licence fees, Strategic Reserve Fund fees and fuel-marking fees—amounting to K366,507.25 after debt-collection measures were undertaken.
The companies that cleared their arrears include JMKY Trading and Transport Limited (K89,229.81), Dousue Petroleum Limited (K77,378.97), Hesouth Technology Services Limited (K51,279.12), G.U.D Filters Zambia Limited (K30,288.35), Luapula Oils Limited (K26,526.88), RGPM Chemicals (K21,534.02), Bridge Energy Limited (K18,257.27), Mpishi Energy Limited (K14,640), Finecop Enterprises Limited (K13,279.65) and Oil Save Investment Limited (K8,183.60).
Others are Sanrup Investment Limited (K6,833.40), Martch Enterprise Limited (K3,424.57), Nat-Group Energy Solutions Limited (K2,553.38), Widenergy Africa Limited (K1,849.50) and Yougo Limited (K1,227.73).
Kasumpa said the enforcement actions reflected the regulator’s commitment to ensuring compliance, protecting consumers and promoting safety across the sector.
“The ERB will continue to strengthen its monitoring and enforcement activities to enhance compliance across the energy sector,” she said.
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