CAE South is a 1,016 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2011. Ranked #598 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, it 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 CAE South 1.8 times larger. Nearby plants include Henry Borden at 889 MW (Hydro), Piratininga Power Plant at 576 MW (Gas), and Usina Termoelétrica Piratininga at 576 MW (Hydro). The facility is located in the state of São Paulo, approximately 50 km from São Paulo city.
15 years old
Brazil, South America
- 2,290. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #37,546 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,389 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
15 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
182 plants within 100 km, 4,486 MW combined
Nearest plant: Cesar Park Business Hotel/Globenergy (1.1 km)
Location
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
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