The main objectives of LNEG’s area on prospective analysis of energy and geological resources towards decarbonisation are to develop research, development and innovation work for decision-support for policy making and for a more sustainable economy, assessing the competitiveness of endogenous energy and geology resources considering technical, socioeconomic and environmental criteria.

The area develops research work within the topic of energy systems transition (national and urban) towards the decarbonisation of the economy, assessing resource needs for this transition and associated economic impacts, as well as classification of the national energy and geology resources within the global economy within the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources.