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SHOPPING PARALELA is a 1.53 MW oil power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2009. It is one of 622 oil plants in the country, contributing to a total capacity of 8,220 MW. Ranked #440 of 622 oil plants in Brazil. Its 1.53 MW accounts for 0.02% of Brazil's oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making SHOPPING PARALELA 360 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Camaçari (346.803 MW, Gas), Termobahia (186 MW, Gas), and Celso Furtado (185.891 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Bahia, approximately 50 km from Salvador.

Capacity
1.53 MW
Commissioning Year
2009

17 years old

Owner
Location
-12.9327°, -38.3855°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 2,047. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #35,771 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,151 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

17 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Regional density

36 plants within 100 km, 1,989 MW combined

Nearest plant: Cencosud - GBarbosa - 153 (6.5 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -12.932700, -38.385500
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
3.0 Kt
5 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
51.8 Kt
Over 17 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2039
13 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
663
cars per year
407
homes per year
138.6K
trees to offset

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

BrazilEnergy Profile

2,402
Total Plants
250.4 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasBiomassWind
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