Kappesberg is a 1.44 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2014. Ranked #467 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, this plant's capacity accounts for 0.02% of Brazil's total oil capacity of 8,220 MW. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making Kappesberg 384.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Canoas Power Plant (249 MW, Gas), Sepé Tiaraju (Antiga Canoas) (248.57 MW, Gas), and Monte Claro (130 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Rio Grande do Sul state, approximately 100 km from Porto Alegre.
Brazil, South America
- 2,082. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #36,240 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,195 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
57 plants within 100 km, 1,629 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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