Conquista do Pontal is a 110 MW biomass power plant located in Brazil. Commissioned in 2010, it is part of Brazil's diverse energy portfolio and is operated by an undisclosed entity. This facility ranks as the 18th largest biomass plant in Brazil, contributing to a total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW from 425 plants nationwide. With its 110 MW capacity, Conquista do Pontal represents approximately 0.87% of the country’s total biomass generation capacity. The largest biomass plant, Klabin Celulose, has a capacity of 330 MW, making Conquista do Pontal about one-third the size of this facility. Biomass energy is an important renewable source in Brazil, utilized to support sustainable development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The country’s vast agricultural sector provides ample feedstock for biomass generation. The plant is located approximately 300 km northwest of São Paulo in the São Paulo state.
16 years old
Brazil, South America
- 267. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #9,605 worldwide by installed capacity
- #57 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.04% of the installed capacity of Brazil
16 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Energia do Brasil S.A. operates 2 plants totalling 221 MW
18 plants within 100 km, 1,595 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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