Carrefour - SON is a 1.44 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2001. It is operated by an undisclosed entity and ranks #467 of 622 oil plants in Brazil. This plant's share of Brazil's total oil capacity is 0.02%, with the country's total oil capacity at 8,220 MW. Ranked #467 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, Carrefour - SON's 1.44 MW represents 0.02% of the country's total oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making Carrefour - SON 384 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Itupararanga (56.17 MW, Hydro) and Itupararanga Dam (55 MW, Hydro). Carrefour - SON is located in São Paulo State, approximately 70 km from the city of São Paulo.
25 years old
Brazil, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).
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