Siderúrgica União is a 5 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2014. Ranked #274 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, this plant accounts for 0.04% of the country's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass facility in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Siderúrgica União 66 times smaller. Nearby plants include Alterosa (8 MW, Oil), Cajuru (7.2 MW, Hydro), and Usipar Industria e Comercio (4.997 MW, Biomass). The facility is situated in the state of Minas Gerais, approximately 300 km from Belo Horizonte.
12 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,394. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #28,340 worldwide by installed capacity
- #892 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
12 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
37 plants within 100 km, 806 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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