Law No. 10.847 instituting the Energy Research Company (EPE). País/Territorio Brasil Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2004 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Diário Oficial da União, Primeira Seção, No. 51, 16 March 2004, pp. 1 and 2. Materia Energía Palabra clave Institución Investigación Conservación de energía/producción de energía Hidrocarburos Gas natural Carbón Energía renovable Área geográphica Amazona, Americas, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, América del Sur, Atlántico Sur Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication. Resumen 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. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.glin.gov