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.
20 years old
Brazil, South America
- 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
20 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
57 plants within 100 km, 1,813 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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