Bahia Pulp, also known as Antiga Bacell, is a biomass power plant in Brazil with a capacity of 108.6 MW. It is part of Brazil's growing biomass energy sector. Ranked as the 19th largest biomass plant in Brazil, Bahia Pulp accounts for 0.86% of the country’s total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. Brazil has 425 biomass plants with a combined capacity of 12,644 MW. In comparison to the largest biomass plant, Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, Bahia Pulp is about one-third its size. Biomass energy plays an increasing role in Brazil's energy mix, contributing to sustainability and waste reduction. The country's diverse agricultural sector provides ample feedstock for biomass generation. Bahia Pulp is located in the northeastern region of Brazil, approximately 80 km from Salvador.
16 years old
Brazil, South America
- 269. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #9,706 worldwide by installed capacity
- #59 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.04% of the installed capacity of Brazil
16 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Bahia Pulp operates 1 plants totalling 109 MW
36 plants within 100 km, 1,882 MW combined
Location
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
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