Ipiranga Filial Descalvado is a 3.025 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2004. It operates within the biomass energy sector, contributing to Brazil's renewable energy goals. Ranked #364 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Ipiranga Filial Descalvado accounts for 0.02% of the country's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making this facility 109 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Santa Cruz AB (Antiga Ometto) (86.4 MW, Biomass), Ferrari (80.5 MW, Biomass), and São Luiz (70.4 MW, Biomass). The plant is located in São Paulo state, approximately 200 km from São Paulo city.
22 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,701. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #32,046 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,065 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
22 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
78 plants within 100 km, 1,611 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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