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Eternit is a 2.96 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2008. It is operated in the country with a total of 622 oil plants generating 8,220 MW combined. Ranked #251 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, Eternit contributes 0.04% to the country's total oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making Eternit 0.005 times smaller. Nearby plants include Araucária (484.15 MW, Gas), Usina Termoelétrica de Araucária - UEGA (469 MW, Gas), and Araucária Gas Power Plant (469 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Paraná, approximately 50 km from Curitiba.

Capacity
2.96 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
Location
-25.2877°, -49.2147°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 1,725. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #32,542 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,781 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

18 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Regional density

26 plants within 100 km, 2,101 MW combined

Nearest plant: CTA-MR (16.5 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -25.287700, -49.214700
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
5.9 Kt
9 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
106.2 Kt
Over 18 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2038
12 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.3K
cars per year
787
homes per year
268.1K
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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