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Dear researchers, professors, and all ETRI participants, We are delighted to share the Book of Abstracts ETRI 2025, now available on the official event website: https://sites.usp.br/rcgi/events/etri/etri-2025/ This collection truly showcases the diversity, quality, and impact of the research presented at ETRI 2025. It reflects the inspiring collaboration between researchers, institutions, and industry partners, all working together to advance knowledge and

For the first time, the Energy Transition Research & Innovation Conference (ETRI) is launching a Volunteer Programme for ETRI 2026. We are inviting USP undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and researchers to join the organisation of one of the leading international conferences on energy transition, climate, and innovation. As a volunteer, you will gain hands-on experience in international event management, interact

International conference opens call for papers on energy transition and the geopolitics of innovation Researchers have until June 26 to submit abstracts to ETRI 2026, which will be held at the University of São Paulo (USP), in the city of São Paulo. The call for papers is now open for the Energy Transition Research & Innovation Conference (ETRI 2026), an

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 for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI) operates at the intersection of research, innovation, and industrial application to deliver tangible solutions for

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 energy transition and highlighted RCGI–USP’s research infrastructure and pilot-scale facilities. The agenda included technical visits to the Hydrogen Refueling Station

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 scientific articulation. Representing the center were Scientific Director Prof. Julio Meneghini and Director of Human Resources and Institutional Communication Prof.

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 institutional presentations, scientific discussions, and individual meetings among researchers, enabling the exploration of potential collaborations. The program also included a

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 a comprehensive program that included technical sessions, keynote presentations, thematic panels, and institutional dialogues that strengthened the connection between academia,

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 combustion places the oil and gas industry at the center of the climate crisis. Holding it accountable seems obvious —