Japungu is a 28.8 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 1998. It is operated by a local entity and contributes to the biomass energy sector. Ranked #152 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Japungu represents 0.23% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Japungu 11.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Termonordeste (170.852 MW, Oil), Termoparaíba (170.85 MW, Gas), and Giasa II (30 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the state of Paraíba, approximately 90 km from João Pessoa.
28 years old
Brazil, South America
- 707. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #17,139 worldwide by installed capacity
- #368 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Brazil
28 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
31 plants within 100 km, 1,023 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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