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Global I is a 148.8 MW oil-fired power plant located in Brazil, commissioned in 2010. The facility is part of Brazil's extensive network of oil plants, contributing to the country's energy generation. It ranks as the 18th largest oil plant in Brazil among 622 oil facilities, which together have a combined capacity of 8,220 MW. Global I represents approximately 1.81% of Brazil's total oil generation capacity. The largest oil plant in Brazil, Mauá, has a capacity of 553 MW, making Global I roughly a quarter of its size. Oil plays a significant role in Brazil's energy landscape, contributing to the overall energy mix. The country relies on various energy sources, with oil being one of the components. Global I is situated approximately 1,200 km northeast of São Paulo in the northeastern region of Brazil.

Capacity
148.8 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Petrobras
Location
-12.6668°, -38.5311°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 223. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #8,552 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #368 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 0.06% of the installed capacity of Brazil
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

Petrobras operates 139 plants totalling 16,795 MW

Regional density

Location

Coordinates:: -12.666800, -38.531100
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
296.5 Kt
456 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
4.74 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
64.5K
cars per year
39.5K
homes per year
13.5M
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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