Alunorte is a 103.854 MW coal-fired power plant located in Barcarena, Brazil. Commissioned in 2007, it generates electricity from coal, contributing to Brazil's energy landscape. It is the 10th largest coal plant in Brazil. With a capacity of 103.854 MW, it represents 2.51% 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, Usina Termelétrica Pecém at 1,085 MW, Alunorte is approximately 9.6% the size. Coal accounts for about 1.6% of Brazil's total electricity generation, with a growing emphasis on renewable energy sources. The Alunorte plant plays a role in diversifying Brazil's energy mix, particularly in the northern region. It is located approximately 50 km east of Belém in the Pará state.
19 years old
Brazil, South America
- 275. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #9,862 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,360 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.04% of the installed capacity of Brazil
19 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Hydro Alunorte operates 1 plants totalling 104 MW
13 plants within 100 km, 31 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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