Pirapama is a 25 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2008. It represents 0.2% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW from 425 plants. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making this facility 13.2 times smaller. Ranked #159 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, this plant's 25 MW is a small fraction of the national biomass capacity. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Pirapama 13.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Termopernambuco (532.76 MW, Gas), Suape II (381.26 MW, Oil), and Pernambuco III (200.79 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Pernambuco, approximately 60 km from the nearest major city, Recife.
18 years old
Brazil, South America
- 808. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #17,704 worldwide by installed capacity
- #398 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Brazil
18 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
57 plants within 100 km, 1,821 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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