In the carbon market, everything revolves around an acronym that may seem technical but is fundamental: tCO₂e. It stands for tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) — a standardized way of expressing the climate impact of different greenhouse gases in
RCGI is proud to be featured by the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (ETCA) as one of its highly appreciated academic members, reinforcing the relevance of international collaboration in advancing the global energy transition. As highlighted by ETCA, the Research Centre
On January 20, 2026, RCGI–USP had the pleasure of welcoming Shell’s senior technology leadership for a technical visit and strategic discussions focused on innovation and low-carbon technologies. The visit provided an opportunity for in-depth technical exchange around pathways for the
The Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI), of the University of São Paulo (USP), played an active role at COP30, held in Belém from November 10 to 16, with an intensive agenda focused on international dialogue, panel participation, and
The meeting brought Brazilian and Dutch research groups closer and paved the way for joint projects. On December 9, the Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI) welcomed a delegation from the University of Groningen (UG) for a day of
The 2025 edition of the Energy Transition Research & Innovation (ETRI) brought together researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, and partner institutions for three days of discussions on the future of low-carbon technologies. Held from November 4 to 6, the event offered
Proposals presented by researchers during the USP Pre-COP event reveal the country’s dilemma between exploiting resources that still sustain its economy and accelerating the leap into the post-carbon era. Responsible for most of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, fossil fuel
The signing ceremony took place during the Agenda SP+Verde event, part of ETRI 2025, bringing together representatives from USP, Equinor, and the São Paulo State Government. The agreement for the CABRA (Carbon Storage in Brazilian Basalts) project marks a new
The executive also emphasized the importance of oil and gas for energy security, noting that 80% of global demand is still met by fossil fuels and that 10% of the world’s population continues to live without access to electricity. Malaysia
The “Hydrogen Route in São Paulo,” held on Wednesday morning (Nov 5), brought together representatives from various public institutions and companies interested in learning more about the initiatives that place Brazil at the forefront of the energy transition. The first
