Gusa Nordeste is a 10 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2008. It operates within Brazil's biomass sector, which consists of 425 plants. The total biomass capacity in Brazil is 12,644 MW. Ranked #227 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Gusa Nordeste accounts for 0.08% of the country's biomass capacity. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Gusa Nordeste 33 times smaller. Nearby plants include Suzano Maranhão (254.84 MW, Biomass), Simasa (8 MW, Biomass), and Viena (7.2 MW, Biomass). The facility is situated in Maranhão, approximately 400 km from São Luís.
18 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,199. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #23,756 worldwide by installed capacity
- #706 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
18 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
4 plants within 100 km, 525 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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