Ranking Profile - Companhia Paranaense de Energia SA

Introduction

Companhia Paranaense de Energia SA (Copel) is an energy utility, which generates, transmits, distributes and sells electricity; and explores for and distributes natural gas. The company produces electricity from hydro, wind and thermal sources; and holds rights to supply piped gas in the State of Parana. The carries out study of the technical, economic and environmental feasibility of wind, hydro, solar photovoltaic and thermo electric generation projects. Copel also provides telecommunications and general communications services. It is owned by the State of Parana, BNDES Participacoes SA and other investors. The company serves industrial, residential, commercial, rural and other customers in the state. Copel is headquartered in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.