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Cromex - BA is a 1,296 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, operational since 2002. Ranked #505 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, it accounts for 0.02% of the country's total oil capacity of 8,220 MW. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making Cromex - BA 2.3 times larger. Nearby plants include Camaçari (346.803 MW, Gas), Termobahia (186 MW, Gas), and Celso Furtado (185.891 MW, Gas). The plant is located in Bahia, approximately 50 km from Salvador.

Capacity
1.296 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Location
-12.8236°, -38.4245°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 2,147. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #36,719 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,260 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
Regional density

36 plants within 100 km, 1,989 MW combined

Nearest plant: Norsa Refrigerantes - Simões Filho (2 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -12.823600, -38.424500
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
2.6 Kt
4 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
561
cars per year
344
homes per year
117.4K
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
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