Comvap is an 8.8 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2009. It is part of Brazil's biomass sector, which has a total capacity of 12,644 MW across 425 plants, with Comvap contributing 0.07%. Ranked #243 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Comvap's capacity is relatively small. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Comvap 37.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Altos (13.12 MW, Oil), Marambaia (13.12 MW, Oil), and TERESINA SHOPPING CONDOMÍNIO (4 MW, Oil). The facility is situated in Maranhão, approximately 300 km from São Luís.
17 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,262. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #25,411 worldwide by installed capacity
- #772 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
17 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
9 plants within 100 km, 65 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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