SUPPLY CRISIS AND MARKET DESIGN: MUTUAL LESSONS FROM THE EU AND BRAZIL

OPINION

In this editorial, we discuss what Brazil can learn from the European crisis; what Europe can learn from Brazil's previous experiences; and we reflect on the conditions to be sought to implement new sectoral reforms.

REGULATORY

In this section, we comment on the Public Consultation that discusses the opening of the free market, in addition to other relevant topics.

WATER RESOURCES

In this section, we analyze the accelerated licensing proposal of the Uncommon Dialogue working groups on Hydropower, River Restoration, and Public Safety, envisaged in two cases with low environmental impact: non-motorized dams and pumped storage plants.

ESG

In the premiere of the new ESG section, we comment on sustainable alternatives for steam production.

INTERNATIONAL

In the international section, we discuss the UK's planned electricity market reform, touted by local authorities as "the biggest in a generation".

INNOVATION

In this section, we present some innovative green hydrogen and green ammonia projects and discuss the increased interest in using Birkeland technology over the last decade.

STRUCTURAL SUPPLY ANALYSIS

We present the updated demand and structural energy supply balance for the coming years and our traditional "delay meter".