Ban on Sale of Petrol in Containers
With immediate effect, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has banned the buying of Petrol in jerrycans or drums from any Fuel Service Station across the country until further notice. This decision has been arrived at to complement the efforts of fuel importers to restore…
MERA Collaborates with Parliament to Enhance Public Awareness
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has joined the Malawi Parliament in commemorating the first ‘Parliament Week’ aimed at creating awareness on the powers and activities of Parliament. This initiative has accorded MERA an opportunity to educate both parliamentarians and the public on energy-related operations…
Applications for Interviews for Issuance of Electrical Installation Permits
Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) invites eligible electrical and renewable energy installers and suppliers to apply for certification interviews to be conducted by the Electrical Installation Permits Committee (IPCO). All Electrical and Renewable Energy Installers and Suppliers who are not yet certified by MERA or…
MERA PROMOTES LPG AT WORLD HABITAT DAY COMMEMORATION
On 7 October, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority participated in this year’s World Habitat Day commemoration held under the theme ‘Youths for a Better Urban Future.’ The event took place at Chilimamphunga ground in Mtandire, Lilongwe. MERA used the platform to inform the youth and…
MANDATORY REGISTRATION AND LICENCING BY MERA FOR ALL PRIVATE STORAGE OF FUEL EXCEEDING 400 LITRES
Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) was established under Section 3 of the Energy Regulations Act of 2004 with the mandate to regulate all energy undertakings in the country. Pursuant to Section 7 of the Liquid Fuels and Gas (Production and Supply) Act of 2004 and…
MERA Teams Up with MCHF for Cleaner Cooking Demonstration at Lilongwe City Mall
MERA Teams Up with MCHF for Cleaner Cooking Demonstration at Lilongwe City Mall The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) partnered with Modern Cooking for Healthy Forests (MCHF) for a significant cleaner cooking demonstration held at Lilongwe City Mall on May 25th, 2024. This demonstration marks…
NO NEED TO PANIC
THE COUNTRY HAS ADEQUATE FUEL STOCKS The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) would like to assure the general public that the country has sufficient fuel stocks to meet national demand. Currently, the country has in its reserves a month’s worth of fuel supplies. In addition,…