Capuava is an 18.02 MW oil power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 1999. Ranked #60 of 622 oil plants in Brazil. Its 18.02 MW represents 0.22% of Brazil's 8,220 MW total oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making this facility 30.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km 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 30 km from the city center.
27 years old
Brazil, South America
- 996. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #20,288 worldwide by installed capacity
- #990 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Brazil
27 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Petrobras operates 139 plants totalling 16,795 MW
164 plants within 100 km, 4,476 MW combined
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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