Barbosa Lima Sobrinho (Antiga Eletrobolt)— 375.12 MW Natural Gas
The Barbosa Lima Sobrinho power plant, formerly known as Eletrobolt, is a vital component of Brazil's energy generation sector, located at coordinates -22.7155° S latitude and -43.6378° W longitude. Commissioned in 2001, this facility operates on natural gas, with a capacity of 375.12 MW, contributing to the country's growing energy demands. The use of gas as a primary fuel source allows Barbosa Lima Sobrinho to produce electricity in a more efficient and environmentally friendly manner compared to traditional coal-fired plants. As Brazil expands its energy infrastructure, the significance of natural gas plants like Barbosa Lima Sobrinho is underscored by their ability to provide reliable baseload power and support the integration of renewable energy sources into the national grid. The plant is strategically positioned to serve the densely populated regions nearby, ensuring a steady supply of electricity to residential and commercial consumers alike. In alignment with Brazil's energy policies focusing on sustainability and reduced carbon emissions, this power generation facility plays a key role in transitioning the country's energy mix towards cleaner alternatives, making it an indispensable asset in the pursuit of a greener future.
25 years old
Brazil, South America
- 123. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #5,475 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,031 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.15% of the installed capacity of Brazil
25 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Petrobras operates 139 plants totalling 16,795 MW
76 plants within 100 km, 11,175 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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