World Power Plants

Aeroporto Internacional Eduardo Gomes1.008 MW Oil

Oil

Aeroporto Internacional Eduardo Gomes is a 1.008 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 1976. Ranked #606 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, it represents 0.01% of the country's total oil capacity of 8,220 MW. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making Aeroporto Internacional Eduardo Gomes 1.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Mauá (552.564 MW, Oil), Aparecida Parte I (240.74 MW, Oil), and Jaraqui Power Plant (156.6 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the state of Amazonas, approximately 25 km from Manaus.

Capacity
1.008 MW
Commissioning Year
1976

50 years old

Owner
Location
-3.0293°, -60.0239°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 2,299. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #37,556 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,397 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

50 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Regional density

22 plants within 100 km, 1,620 MW combined

Nearest plant: Jaraqui Power Plant (4.7 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -3.029300, -60.023900
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
2.0 Kt
3 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
100.4 Kt
Over 50 years of operation
Past Retirement
2006
20 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
437
cars per year
268
homes per year
91.3K
trees to offset

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

BrazilEnergy Profile

2,402
Total Plants
250.4 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasBiomassWind
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