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.
16 years old
Brazil, South America
- 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
16 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Petrobras operates 139 plants totalling 16,795 MW
36 plants within 100 km, 1,842 MW combined
Nearest plant: Celso Furtado (Antiga Termobahia Fase I) (5.7 km)
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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