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Budai is a 1.0704 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2001. Ranked #586 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, Budai's capacity represents 0.01% of Brazil's total oil capacity of 8,220 MW. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making Budai 0.02 times smaller. Nearby plants include Henry Borden (889 MW, Hydro), Piratininga Power Plant (576 MW, Gas), and Usina Termoelétrica Piratininga (576 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in São Paulo, approximately 50 km from the city center.

Capacity
1.07 MW
Commissioning Year
2001

25 years old

Owner
Location
-23.5235°, -46.8930°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 2,276. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #37,471 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,374 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

25 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Regional density

191 plants within 100 km, 4,606 MW combined

Nearest plant: Telesp (2 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -23.523500, -46.893000
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
2.1 Kt
3 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
53.3 Kt
Over 25 years of operation
Closing Soon
2031
5 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
464
cars per year
284
homes per year
97.0K
trees to offset

Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Brazil
Continent
South America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

BrazilEnergy Profile

2,402
Total Plants
250.4 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasBiomassWind
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