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FIRMENICH 2 is a 1.32 MW oil power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2009. Ranked #501 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, it represents 0.02% of Brazil's total oil capacity of 8,220 MW. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making FIRMENICH 2 420 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Usina Termoelétrica Piratininga (576 MW, Hydro), Piratininga Power Plant (576 MW, Gas), and Fernando Gasparian (386.08 MW, Gas). The facility is located in São Paulo state, approximately 30 km west of São Paulo city.

Capacity
1.32 MW
Commissioning Year
2009

17 years old

Owner
Location
-23.5999°, -46.9097°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 2,133. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #36,512 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,240 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

17 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Regional density

Location

Coordinates:: -23.599900, -46.909700
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
2.6 Kt
4 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
44.7 Kt
Over 17 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2039
13 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
572
cars per year
351
homes per year
119.6K
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
Top Fuels

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