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PAM Destilaria1.2 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

PAM Destilaria is a 1.2 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 1987. It is operated by a local entity and contributes to the country's renewable energy sector. Ranked #413 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, PAM Destilaria's 1.2 MW 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 PAM Destilaria 275 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Paracatu (120 MW, Solar) and DVPA (28 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the state of Minas Gerais, approximately 300 km northwest of Brasília.

Capacity
1.2 MW
Commissioning Year
1987

39 years old

Owner
Location
-17.1692°, -46.8747°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 2,187. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #36,836 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,332 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

39 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Regional density

9 plants within 100 km, 382 MW combined

Nearest plant: DVPA (24.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -17.169200, -46.874700
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.6 Kt
7 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
61.3 Kt
Over 39 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
342
cars per year
210
homes per year
71.4K
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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