Açominas is a 102.89 MW coal-fired power plant located in Brazil, commissioned in 2002. The facility generates electricity from coal, contributing to Brazil's thermal power generation capacity. It is the 11th largest coal plant in Brazil. With 102.89 MW, it represents 2.49% of Brazil's total coal capacity of 4,130 MW. Brazil has 22 coal plants with a combined capacity of 4,130 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant in Brazil, Usina Termelétrica Pecém at 1,085 MW, this facility is approximately one-tenth the size. Coal remains a part of Brazil's energy mix, though its share is declining as the country shifts towards renewable sources. The southeastern region, where Açominas is located, has historically relied on coal and other fossil fuels for energy. The plant is situated in Minas Gerais, approximately 100 km from Belo Horizonte.
24 years old
Brazil, South America
- 276. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #9,890 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,363 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.04% of the installed capacity of Brazil
24 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Vale S.A. operates 5 plants totalling 870 MW
48 plants within 100 km, 1,040 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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