BIGFER MATRIZ is a 1.4784 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2009. 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 BIGFER MATRIZ 0.0027 times smaller. Ranked #457 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, BIGFER MATRIZ's 1.4784 MW represents a small portion of the country's oil capacity. The largest oil plant, Mauá, is 373 times larger than this facility. Nearby plants within 50 km include Castro Alves (130.845 MW, Hydro), Monte Claro (130 MW, Hydro), and 14 de Julho (100.71 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in Rio Grande do Sul, approximately 30 km from the city of Porto Alegre.
17 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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