World Power Plants

Amandina120 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

Amandina is a 120 MW biomass power plant located in Brazil, commissioned in 2014. The facility generates electricity using biomass resources, contributing to the renewable energy landscape in the country. It is the 14th largest biomass plant in Brazil. With 120 MW, it represents 0.95% of the country's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. Brazil has 425 biomass plants with a combined capacity of 12,644 MW. Compared to the largest biomass plant, Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, Amandina is about one-third its size. Biomass plays a growing role in Brazil's energy mix, contributing to sustainability and energy diversification. The Amandina plant is strategically located in the central-western region of Brazil, approximately 400 km from Brasília.

Capacity
120 MW
Commissioning Year
2014

12 years old

Owner
Verde Energia
Location
-22.4341°, -53.5685°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 256. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #9,239 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #48 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
  • 0.05% of the installed capacity of Brazil
Age & fleet comparison

12 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Operator portfolio

Verde Energia operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW

Regional density

9 plants within 100 km, 2,509 MW combined

Nearest plant: Usina Laguna Açúcar e Álcool (28.8 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -22.434100, -53.568500
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
157.2 Kt
683 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
1.89 Mt
Over 12 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
34.2K
cars per year
21.0K
homes per year
7.1M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Biomass
Energy Source
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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