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Liquid Fuels and Gas (Production and Supply) Act (Chapter 50:03).

Country/Territory
Malawi
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Energy conservation/energy production Equity Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Protection of environment Public health Royalties/fees Consumer protection Oil Natural gas Biofuel
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

The objectives of this Act are to> (a) ensure that the liquid fuels and gas supply of Malawi is adequate, reliable, efficient and economical for the country and the consumers; (b) protect the public safety, health and the environment in all liquid fuels and gas supply operations and installations; (c) protect the occupational safety, health and welfare of people working in the liquid fuels and gas supply industry; (d) ensure equal access to liquid fuels and gas products of adequate quality at competitive prices for all consumers; (e) eliminate discrimination or preferential treatment of any participant, and to prevent monopolistic control of any segment of the chain of supply; (f) create favourable conditions for new participation and investors in order to improve and expand the infrastructure of the chain of supply; and (g) promote empowerment of Malawians to participate in the liquid fuels and gas supply industry through operation and ownership of retail outlets.

Full text
English
Website
malawilii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Liquid Fuels and Gas (Production and Supply) (Strategic Fuel Reserve Storage) Regulations, 2018

Legislation | Malawi | 2018

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Hazards, Oil, Risk assessment/management, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX