Barralcool is a 30 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2002. Ranked #137 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, it contributes 0.24% of the country's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Barralcool 11 times smaller. Nearby plants include Itamarati (37.5 MW, Biomass) and Marfrig Tangará (1 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the state of Mato Grosso, approximately 600 km northwest of Brasília.
24 years old
Brazil, South America
- 523. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #16,426 worldwide by installed capacity
- #338 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Brazil
24 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Barralcool operates 1 plants totalling 30 MW
10 plants within 100 km, 198 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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