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Comprehensive oversight across energy, water and sanitation, waste, and petroleum sectors ensuring quality service delivery throughout the Maldives

Water & Sanitation
Water & Sanitation
Regulating water supply, treatment, and sanitation services for public health and safety.
Energy
Energy
Oversight of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution across the Maldives.
Waste Management
Waste Management
Ensuring proper waste collection, treatment, and disposal practices across all sectors.
Petroleum Services
Petroleum Services
Regulating fuel imports, storage, distribution, and pricing to ensure fair market practices.

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The most recent updates and developments in current events and information.

URA Conducts Information Session in L. Gan on Utility Regulation

URA Conducts Information Session in L. Gan on Utility Regulation

Utility Regulatory Authority conducted information sessions in L. Gan focusing on its roles and responsibilities in regulating utility services. The sessions covered the regulatory framework for the energy, waste, water, and sewerage sectors. Participants were also briefed on permits and standards enforced by the Authority across the relevant sectors. In addition, discussions highlighted key sustainability practices applicable to utility services. The initiative aimed to improve public awareness and understanding of regulatory functions and sustainable resource management.

11/20/2025
MoU Renewed to Ensure K. Huraa’s Water Quality

MoU Renewed to Ensure K. Huraa’s Water Quality

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Utility Regulatory Authority and the K. Huraa Council

10/02/2025
Environment Regulatory Authority (ERA) Hands Over Drones to Strengthen Utility Regulatory Authority

Environment Regulatory Authority (ERA) Hands Over Drones to Strengthen Utility Regulatory Authority

ERA has handed over drones to the Utility Regulatory Authority to enhance monitoring, inspection, and compliance of utility services.

09/07/2025
Solar PV experts team visits Dhiffushi island

Solar PV experts team visits Dhiffushi island

A team of experts comprising of experts from Kansai Electric Power Company, Japan and Maldives Energy Authority visited the K.Dhiffushi Island on 13th April 2012 to gather first hand data required for the designing of Solar PV grid connected system at K.Dhiffushi Island.

05/21/2025
MEA commences a programme to inspect power systems

MEA commences a programme to inspect power systems

Maldives Energy Authority (MEA) today commenced a program to inspect the power systems established in Maldives. The aim of the program is to bring the power systems up to the standards and regulations implemented by MEA.

02/21/2025
Developing a Regulatory Framework for the Energy Sector of the Maldives

Developing a Regulatory Framework for the Energy Sector of the Maldives

Numbers of stakeholder meetings on developing a regulatory framework for the energy sector of the Maldives were conducted from 17-19th April 2012. The consultants hired under the technical assistance from World Bank, gave an update of the activities carried by them developing a regulatory frame work for the energy sector of the Maldives.

10/02/2024