Buriti is a 75 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2011. Ranked #45 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil. Its 75 MW represents 0.59% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Buriti 4.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Estreito (1,048 MW, Hydro), Usina Hidrelétrica de Jaguara (424 MW, Hydro), and Jaguara (424 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Minas Gerais, approximately 300 km north of São Paulo.
15 years old
Brazil, South America
- 330. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #11,400 worldwide by installed capacity
- #131 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.03% of the installed capacity of Brazil
15 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Energias do Brasil operates 58 plants totalling 2,512 MW
34 plants within 100 km, 4,003 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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