Brazil’s Eletrobras unveils plans to invest US$1.6 billion in modernization
A hydroelectric plant's aging process, with the wear and tear of turbines and installed equipment, has a direct impact on...
August 2, 2021Topic
Energy Research Company (EPE)
Brazil’s government working to avoid electricity rationing during drought
The Ministry of Mines and Energy said that energy sector institutions have been working "tirelessly" to curb risks of energy...
June 14, 2021
Brazilians may be paying US$1.6 billion for idle thermal power plants – IDEC
Although not operating, thermal plants guarantee a fixed remuneration, the cost of which is passed on to consumers through the...
June 1, 2021
Brazil’s government approves creation of plan for sustainable and low-carbon fuels
The government has approved the creation of a program to propose measures increasing the use of sustainable and low carbon...
April 22, 2021
Bolsonaro sanctions law pledging to open the gas market and make energy cheaper
President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday, April 8th, sanctioned the New Gas Law, which ends the Petrobras monopoly and modifies the...
April 9, 2021