RCE-BV is a 1.2 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2011. It is part of Brazil's oil sector, which includes 622 plants with a total capacity of 8,220 MW. This facility's share is 0.01% of the national oil capacity. Ranked #526 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, RCE-BV represents 0.01% of the country's oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making RCE-BV 460 times smaller. Nearby plants include Termopernambuco (532.76 MW, Gas), Suape II (381.26 MW, Oil), and Pernambuco III (200.79 MW, Oil). The plant is located in Pernambuco state, approximately 60 km from the city of Recife.
15 years old
Brazil, South America
- 2,187. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #36,833 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,284 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
15 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
56 plants within 100 km, 1,872 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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