WATER-ENERGY NEXUS: PRECIFYING WATER WHEN IT IS SCARCE

OPINION

The purpose of this editorial is to present, through four case studies, a discussion of the conflicts between water uses and the power sector. These examples are part of a study developed between PSR and Instituto Escolhas on the water-energy-food nexus presented at a seminar organized by Folha de São Paulo newspaper in November 2019.

REGULATORY

In this section, we comment on the Cadastral Data Evaluation Working Group (GTDP), coordinated by ONS with the participation of EPE, CCEE, and hydroelectric agents, which worked on the updating of parameters of the hydroelectric plants of the Brazilian Electric System.

WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

Exceptionally, there will be no Water Resources and Environment section in this Energy Report issue.

INTERNATIONAL

In this section, we share PSR's perspective on the COP 25 held in Madrid from December 2nd to 13th, 2019 and the role of the energy sector in the major challenge of reducing emissions.

SUPPLY

This edition features the updated balance of demand and structural supply of energy for years to come, including our traditional Delay Meter.