About
The Energy Research Office (EPE) supports the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) in the formulation of energy policies through studies and research covering electricity, oil, natural gas, and biofuels. Its work integrates engineering, economics, modeling, policy, and environmental perspectives, contributing to comprehensive energy planning and the development of the national energy sector. EPE has a multidisciplinary team of approximately 350 professionals, most of whom hold advanced academic degrees.
Activities / Sector
Biomass supply / feedstockBiobased chemicalsBiofuels / SAFBiogas / biomethaneWaste valorisationBiorefinery technologyResearch / knowledge institutePolicy / government