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.
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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