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Global II is a 148.8 MW oil-fired power plant located in Bahia, Brazil. It was commissioned in 2010 and contributes to the local energy supply. Global II ranks as the 18th largest oil plant in Brazil. With 148.8 MW, it represents 1.81% of the country's total oil capacity of 8,220 MW. Brazil has 622 oil plants with a combined capacity of 8,220 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant in Brazil, Mauá at 553 MW, this facility is approximately 0.27 times its size. Oil remains a minor but significant part of Brazil's energy mix, accounting for about 3% of the country's electricity generation. The Global II plant uses oil to provide energy, particularly during peak demand periods. It is located approximately 50 km from Salvador in the northeastern region of the country.

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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