Issuing Agency: Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority
Incumbent Office Name: Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority
Address: Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA)
Private Bag B496
Capiyal City
Lilongwe 3, Malawi
Fax: +265 (0) 1 772 666
Email: mera@meramalawi.mw
Website: www.meramalawi.mw
Phone: +265 (0) 1 775 810

 

Procedure Steps  Description Required Documents
1 Obtain prescribed forms found on website: www.meramalawi.mw  
2 Fill in application form accompanied by the application fees  
3 The Applicant must furnish the following documents accompanying the application form:  
a 1 year project business plan stating comprehensively the company details and the requisite experience in in liquid fuels or gas.  
b 1 year proposed investment plan including funds flow statement, profit and loss balance sheet, implementation plan, human resource plan, market projections and financial or cash flow projections  
c Applicant’s certificate of incorporation or instrument of registration provided that a foreign certificate of incorporation or document of registration shall require Authority approval.  
d Memorandum and articles of association or any other authorized instruments such as Constitution or deed.  
e Certificate of compliance with the occupational Safety, Health and Welfare Act  
f Proof that its motor vehicles to be used in the transportation business shall comply with the Road Traffic Act.  
g In case of Malawian Applicants, a letter of reference or credit worthiness from a local commercial bank and a reputable international bank.  
4

Send application addressed to Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA)

Private Bag B496, Capital city, Lilongwe 3, Malawi

  
5 Alternatively deliver the application at the head offices (licencing section).  
6 Upon receipt of an application, MERA acknowledges receipt in writing to the applicant within thirty days from the date of receipt;  
7 The application fee is K50, 000.00. ( 1 to 3 trucks/tanker), K150,000.00 (4 to 10 trucks/tanker) and K250,000 (11 and above trucks/tankers)  
8 The Application is received by the licensing office and upon receipt of an application, MERA acknowledges receipt  in writing to the applicant within thirty days from the date of receipt;  
9 The Licensing office submits the Application to the Energy Technical and licensing committee of MERA  
10 The Technical and licensing Committee meets quarterly and when it meets, it assesses the application and recommends a decision to the MERA main board.  
11 There may be need to inspect the tankers if they are fit for transportation.  
12 The main MERA board meets two weeks after the Technical and Licensing committee meets and decides whether to issue the licence.  
13 MERA, upon making a decision on the application, communicates its decision to the applicant. The whole process is completed within 3 months.  
14 The means of communications include phone calls and emails according to the contacts entered on the application form.  
15  Transportation licence is valid for 12 months  

 

Forms
# Title Description Issued By File
1 Application Form for Transportation of Liquids, Fuels and Gas Application Form for Transportation of Liquids, Fuels and Gas MERA Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority PDF
Measures
# Name Description Measure Type Agency Comments Legal Document Validity To Measure Class
1 Application for a licence transport liquid fuel or gas Any person who wishes to transport liquid fuel or gas into Malawi requires a Transportation Licence. Registration Requirement Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority Protect the occupational safety, health and welfare of people working in the liquid fuels and gas supply industry. Liquid Fuels and Gas Act(73:02) 9999-12-31 Good
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