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Ematex is a 1.247 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #517 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, Ematex contributes 0.02% of Brazil's total oil capacity of 8,220 MW. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making Ematex 0.02 times smaller. Nearby plants include Aureliano Chaves (226 MW, Gas) and Ibirité Power Plant (226 MW, Gas), both within 50 km. The facility is located in Minas Gerais, approximately 200 km north of Belo Horizonte.

Capacity
1.247 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Location
-19.7756°, -44.0626°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 2,176. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #36,779 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,273 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
Regional density

57 plants within 100 km, 886 MW combined

Nearest plant: Asja BH (12.8 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -19.775600, -44.062600
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
2.5 Kt
4 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
540
cars per year
331
homes per year
113.0K
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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