Nava Energy Zambia Limited
Overview & Corporate Relationships
Parent / Affiliations
Nava Energy Zambia Limited is a subsidiary of NAVA Limited (formerly Nava Bharat Ventures Limited). It provides operations and maintenance (O&M) services for power plants.
In Zambia, its main assignment is operating and maintaining the 300 MW coal-fired power plant at Maamba, owned by Maamba Collieries / Maamba Energy.
Role & Activities in Zambia
Provides O&M services to the 300 MW Maamba coal-fired power plant.
Located in Maamba, Sinazongwe District, Southern Province.
Regularly recruits technical staff such as control & instrumentation technologists and mechanical technologists, highlighting its role in plant operations.
Maamba Energy & Power Plant Context
Since NEZL’s primary role is tied to Maamba, here’s the background:
Maamba Energy Limited / Maamba Collieries
An independent power producer (IPP) that operates Zambia’s largest coal mining concession.
Runs a 300 MW mine-mouth thermal power plant (two units of 150 MW each).
Contributes a significant share of Zambia’s electricity supply.
Originally privatized in 2010: Nava Bharat Singapore acquired a majority stake, with ZCCM Investments Holdings (state-owned) retaining a minority stake.
Plans exist to expand capacity by an additional 300 MW to reach 600 MW.
Technical & Operational Details
Plant uses coal from the adjacent Maamba mine.
Two 150 MW units commissioned in 2016.
NEZL handles plant O&M including boilers, turbines, control systems, and mechanical equipment.
Regulatory & Impact Considerations
Recognized for compliance with environmental regulations.
Community and environmental management remain central due to the coal-based nature of operations.
Recent Developments & Strategic Moves
Expansion into Other Minerals
The group behind Maamba Collieries has recently been granted large-scale exploration licenses in Zambia for lithium and other minerals such as tin and tantalum.
Parent Company Diversification
NAVA Limited is involved in energy, mining, agriculture, and healthcare, and has pursued a strategy of diversification internationally.
Operational Challenges
Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance at the Maamba plant has, at times, reduced Zambia’s power supply, contributing to load shedding.