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Funfarme1.609 MW Oil

Oil

Funfarme is a 1.609 MW oil power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 1996. Ranked #423 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, Funfarme's capacity 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 Funfarme 343 times smaller. Nearby plants include Catanduva (75 MW, Biomass) and Vertente (53 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the São Paulo region, approximately 50 km from the city of São Paulo.

Capacity
1.609 MW
Commissioning Year
1996

30 years old

Owner
Location
-20.8157°, -49.3700°

Brazil, South America

Location

Coordinates:: -20.815700, -49.370000
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
3.2 Kt
5 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
96.2 Kt
Over 30 years of operation
Closing Soon
2026
Expected to retire this year
Annual emissions equivalent to
697
cars per year
428
homes per year
145.8K
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

An Overview of Oil as a Power Generation Energy Source

Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).

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