Alumar is a 75.2 MW coal-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2009. Ranked #12 of 22 coal plants in Brazil, Alumar's capacity represents 1.82% of Brazil's total coal capacity of 4,130 MW. The largest coal plant in Brazil is Usina Termelétrica Pecém at 1,085 MW, making Alumar 14.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Porto do Itaqui (360.137 MW, Coal) and CEUMA - ASSOCIAÇÃO DE ENSINO SUPERIOR (1.524 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Maranhão, approximately 280 km east of São Luís.
17 years old
Brazil, South America
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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Understanding Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source
Coal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.
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