Carrefour BGU is a 1.08 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2005. Ranked #567 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, this facility 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 Carrefour BGU 0.002 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Henry Borden (889 MW, Hydro) and Piratininga Power Plant (576 MW, Gas). The plant is located in São Paulo, approximately 30 km from São Paulo city center.
21 years old
Brazil, South America
- 2,257. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #37,446 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,355 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
21 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
183 plants within 100 km, 4,487 MW combined
Nearest plant: Cesar Park Business Hotel/Globenergy (1.3 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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