The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has noted with concern reports that may mislead the public in some sections of the media. This is regarding the matter of Zambia’s export of 120 Megawatts (MW) of electricity to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The public may wish to know that Zambia has through ZESCO limited, signed a Power Supply Agreement (PSA) with Petrodex LCC of Congo DR, for future power supply of up to 120MW. The country is not currently exporting 120MW of electricity to Congo DR as reported on some media platforms.
The ERB emphasizes that the agreement between ZESCO and Petrodex LCC is for future trade. Zambia currently only exports 30MW to Petrodex LCC due to pre-existing agreements entered before Zambia’s energy crisis.
According to the agreement, exports to Petrodex LCC will only increase after sufficient improvement in Zambia’s hydrological and the in-land generation beyond 700MW. This will ensure that ZESCO retains a huge portion of its generation for in-country consumption before exporting.
The ERB wishes to reaffirm its continued commitment to effectively regulate the energy sector and to being responsive to stakeholder needs to achieve sustainable, reliable and quality energy products and services.
Namukolo Kasumpa (Mrs.)
Manager – Public Relations
ENERGY REGULATION BOARD