Laranjeiras is a 4.825 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2004. It is one of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, contributing to a total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. This facility represents 0.04% of Brazil's biomass capacity. Ranked #291 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Laranjeiras' 4.825 MW is a small portion of the total biomass capacity. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Laranjeiras 68.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Pernambuco III (200.79 MW, Oil), Termoparaíba (170.85 MW, Gas), and Termomanaus (143.04 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the state of Paraíba, approximately 150 km from the city of João Pessoa.
22 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,436. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #29,774 worldwide by installed capacity
- #923 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
22 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Energias do Brasil operates 58 plants totalling 2,512 MW
56 plants within 100 km, 2,361 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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