ERB approves 42 licenses and construction permits

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 42 licenses and construction permits, recording a total investment of K3.7 billion towards energy infrastructure service development. The approvals were granted following a meeting by the Board Licensing Committee held on 15th January, 2026. The board also authorised the construction of three retail service stations and approved the commissioning of four additional retail service stations for operational use.

ERB Public Relations Manager, Namukolo Kasumpa, has disclosed the development to the media. Ms Kasumpa further revealed that the board also approved the licensing of 205 petroleum transportation fuel tankers, thereby strengthening the petroleum supply chain, enhancing national distribution capacity, and supporting security of supply. She also indicated that the board approved 12 licenses in the renewable sub-sector that relates to the importation, supply, maintenance and installation of renewable energy equipment and technologies critical to the expansion of energy access, particularly through decentralised and clean energy solutions. “The ERB remains committed to the effective regulation of the energy sector in the public interest with continued emphasis on compliance, operational efficiency, consumer protection and long-term sector sustainability,” she said.