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JB is a 33.2 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2006. Ranked #131 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil. This plant's capacity represents 0.26% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making JB 9.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include Termopernambuco (532.76 MW, Gas) and Suape II (381.26 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Pernambuco, approximately 70 km from Recife.

Capacity
33.2 MW
Commissioning Year
2006

20 years old

Owner
Location
-8.2239°, -35.2718°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 481. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #16,049 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #325 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of Brazil
Age & fleet comparison

20 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Regional density

57 plants within 100 km, 1,813 MW combined

Nearest plant: União e Indústria (13.8 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -8.223900, -35.271800
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
43.5 Kt
189 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
869.6 Kt
Over 20 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
9.5K
cars per year
5.8K
homes per year
2.0M
trees to offset

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

BrazilEnergy Profile

2,402
Total Plants
250.4 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasBiomassWind
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