Geraldiscos is a 1.456 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2009. It is among Brazil's 622 oil plants, which generate a total of 8,220 MW. Ranked #460 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, Geraldiscos represents 0.02% of the country's oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making this facility 0.003 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Usina Termoelétrica Piratininga (576 MW, Hydro) and Fernando Gasparian (386.08 MW, Gas). The plant is located in Rio de Janeiro, approximately 30 km northwest of the city center.
17 years old
Brazil, South America
- 2,075. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #36,225 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,188 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
17 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
196 plants within 100 km, 4,672 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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