In the Energy Group, we foster knowledge on three main areas: conventional fuels, alternative fuels and energy efficiency.
CERENA Annual Meeting 2025: Strategy, Synergy, and Scientific Vision
CERENA members, staff, and PhD students gathered for a 3-day annual meeting in Foz do Arelho.
CERENA Featured in CNN INOVAÇÃO: Spotlight on Innovation
Our research center, CERENA, was featured on the TV program CNN Inovação last Saturday on CNN Portugal. This episode is part of a series that aims to highlight innovative solutions and creative ideas in the fields of science and technology.
Researchers Share CO₂ Capture Expertise at Innovandi Spring Week in Panama City
Earlier this month, Tânia Frade, Moisés Pinto, and Abeer Mohtar participated in the
Portugal’s Emerging Role in Europe’s Lithium Supply Chain
In an interview with Negócios, Maria João Pereira, former Secretary of State for Energy, stated that Portugal has the potential to become a lithium supplier for Europe in the near future.
A glance at CERENA highlights
Have a glance at CERENA highlights: Geostatistical modelling Mars analogues Biorefineries and eco-innovative materials
News Highlights
Upcoming Events
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Research Groups
The Environment Group develops sustainable solutions for resource management, ecosystem restoration, and risk mitigation, working collaboratively with the Energy and Raw Materials Groups at CERENA.
The Raw Materials Group researches sustainable mineral, non-mineral, and eco-innovative materials, collaborating with the Environment and Energy Groups and industry partners.
Featured Projects
Responsible, sustainable and low CO2 footprint
The BioCFiber project targets the replacement of petroleum-based CFs by bio-based CFs.