Atacadão Matriz is a 1.48 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 1985. Operated by an undisclosed entity, it contributes 0.02% of Brazil's total oil capacity of 8,220 MW from 622 plants. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making Atacadão Matriz 0.0027 times smaller. Ranked #453 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, Atacadão Matriz's 1.48 MW represents a small fraction of the country's oil capacity. The largest oil plant, Mauá, is 373 times larger than this facility. Nearby plants within 50 km include Henry Borden (889 MW, Hydro), Piratininga Power Plant (576 MW, Gas), and Usina Termoelétrica Piratininga (576 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in São Paulo State, approximately 50 km from the city of São Paulo.
41 years old
Brazil, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).
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