Electron (TG) is a 120 MW oil-fired power plant located in Brazil, commissioned in 1973. It is part of Brazil's extensive network of oil power facilities, contributing to the overall energy supply. Electron (TG) ranks as the 23rd largest oil plant in Brazil. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 1.46% of the country's total oil capacity of 8,220 MW. Brazil has 622 oil plants with a combined capacity of 8,220 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, Mauá at 553 MW, Electron (TG) is about 22% of its size. Oil remains a minor but notable part of Brazil's energy mix, primarily used for backup generation and in specific regions. The country is focusing on diversifying its energy sources, with oil contributing to about 3% of total electricity generation. Electron (TG) is located approximately 1,500 km northwest of Brasília in the Amazon region.
53 years old
Brazil, South America
- 256. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #9,239 worldwide by installed capacity
- #413 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of Brazil
53 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Petrobras operates 139 plants totalling 16,795 MW
22 plants within 100 km, 1,501 MW combined
Location
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
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