Nortao is a 1.275 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2011. Ranked #411 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Nortao's capacity represents 0.01% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Nortao 259 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Dardanelos (261 MW, Hydro), Faxinal II (30 MW, Hydro), and Faxinal I (2.788 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the state of Mato Grosso, approximately 400 km from Cuiabá.
15 years old
Brazil, South America
- 2,160. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #36,745 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,326 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
15 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
6 plants within 100 km, 301 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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