Law No. 10.847 instituting the Energy Research Company (EPE). Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário Oficial da União, Primeira Seção, No. 51, 16 March 2004, pp. 1 and 2. Subject Energy Keyword Institution Research Energy conservation/energy production Oil Natural gas Coal Renewable energy Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication. Abstract This Law, composed of 17 articles, institutes the Energy Research Company (EPE), a public body in charge for planning the energy sector, with particular regards to electric energy, oil, natural gas and its derivatives, mineral coal, renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. The Law defines its mission, competences, structure and management. Full text Portuguese Website www.glin.gov