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Why does Zambia import petroleum?
Zambia imports all of its petroleum requirements that contribute about 9.4 percent to Zambia's total energy requirements. Petroleum and its derivatives run the engine of growth and development through the crucial role that they play in the production and transportation of goods and services.
What is the energy sector in Zambia?
The Energy Sector in Zambia is made up of three main Sub-Sectors namely; Electricity, Renewable Energy and Petroleum Sub-Sectors. construction of a pipeline and construction of a rural filling station.
With the regional power deficit, Coal has the potential to become a major source of power generation given the availability of more efficient generation technologies. Although Zambia is endowed with Nuclear and Renewable Energy Resources, efforts to harness these resources have been minimal.
Does Zambia have a shortage of bulk storage facilities of petroleum products?
The Downstream petroleum sector in Zambia has a deficit of bulk storage facilities of petroleum products. There is currently a legal requirement that mandates all Oil Marketing Company's (OMCs) operating in Zambia to keep reserves equivalent to 15 days of their working petroleum stocks.