The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 42 licenses, five construction permits and various amendments to licenses, recording a total investment pledge of K608 Million towards energy service delivery and infrastructure development.

The approvals cover electricity, renewable energy, and downstream petroleum subsectors, signaling broad-based expansion across Zambia’s energy value chain.

ERB Public Relations Manager, Namukolo Kasumpa, confirmed the development to ZANIS in a statement today.

Ms Kasumpa said the approvals were granted during the ERB Licensing Committee meeting held on 15th May, this year.

Regarding downstream petroleum infrastructure, Ms Kasumpa indicated that ERB authorised the construction of three new retail service stations and approved the commissioning of two additional stations for operational use.

“These developments expand compliant petroleum infrastructure and improve nationwide access to petroleum products.

“Additionally, the ERB licensed 49 petroleum transportation fuel tankers, reinforcing the petroleum supply chain, boosting national distribution capacity, and supporting supply security,” she stated.