Aeroporto Internacional de Congonhas - São Paulo is a 2.273 MW oil power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 1983. Ranked #314 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, it accounts for 0.03% of the country's total oil capacity of 8,220 MW. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making this facility 243 times smaller. Nearby plants include Henry Borden (889 MW, Hydro) and Piratininga Power Plant (576 MW, Gas), both located within 50 km. The plant is situated in São Paulo, approximately 8 km from the city center.
43 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,845. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #33,534 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,904 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
43 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Infraero operates 2 plants totalling 12 MW
171 plants within 100 km, 4,438 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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