Giasa II is a 30 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2003. It is one of 425 biomass plants in the country, which collectively generate 12,644 MW. Ranked #137 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Giasa II contributes 0.24% to the national biomass capacity. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Giasa II 11 times smaller. Nearby plants include Termonordeste (170.852 MW, Oil), Termoparaíba (170.85 MW, Gas), and Japungu (28.8 MW, Biomass). The plant is located in the state of Paraíba, around 130 km from João Pessoa.
23 years old
Brazil, South America
- 523. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #16,426 worldwide by installed capacity
- #338 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Brazil
23 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Giasa Energia operates 2 plants totalling 60 MW
44 plants within 100 km, 1,241 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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