Torre Santander is an 8.934 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2009. Ranked #100 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, it accounts for 0.11% of the country's total oil capacity of 8,220 MW. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making Torre Santander 61.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include Henry Borden (889 MW, Hydro), Piratininga Power Plant (576 MW, Gas), and Usina Termoelétrica Piratininga (576 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in São Paulo, approximately 50 km from the city of São Paulo.
17 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,257. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #25,384 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,290 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
17 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
176 plants within 100 km, 4,454 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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