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IGW/Service Energy2.825 MW Gas

Gas

IGW/Service Energy is a 2.825 MW gas power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2002. Ranked #117 of 146 gas plants in Brazil, it represents 0.01% of the country's total gas capacity of 27,781 MW. The largest gas plant in Brazil is Porto de Sergipe I Thermoelectric Plant at 1,551 MW, making IGW/Service Energy 549 times smaller. Nearby plants include Henry Borden (889 MW, Hydro), Piratininga Power Plant (576 MW, Gas), and Usina Termoelétrica Piratininga (576 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in São Paulo state, approximately 50 km from São Paulo city.

Capacity
2.825 MW
Commissioning Year
2002

24 years old

Owner
Location
-23.5440°, -46.6265°

Brazil, South America

Location
Coordinates:: -23.544000, -46.626500
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Gas
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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Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Its Mechanisms, Benefits, and Future Prospects

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