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CNH Machadinho15 MW Oil

Oil

CNH Machadinho is a 15 MW oil power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2016. It is part of the oil energy sector, contributing to Brazil's energy mix. Ranked #66 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, CNH Machadinho's 15 MW accounts for 0.18% of Brazil's total oil capacity of 8,220 MW. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making this facility 36.9 times smaller. The nearest plant within 50 km is CNH Vale do Anari (4.84 MW, Oil). This facility is located in the state of Rondônia, approximately 1,200 km from Brasília.

Capacity
15 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
Location
-9.4164°, -61.9947°

Brazil, South America

Location

Coordinates:: -9.416400, -61.994700
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
29.9 Kt
46 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
298.9 Kt
Over 10 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2046
20 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
6.5K
cars per year
4.0K
homes per year
1.4M
trees to offset

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

BrazilEnergy Profile

2,402
Total Plants
250.4 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasBiomassWind
Top Fuels

An Overview of Oil as a Power Generation Energy Source

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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