Uberaba is a 12 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2008. It ranks among 425 biomass plants in Brazil, contributing to a total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. This plant's share is 0.09% of Brazil's biomass capacity. Ranked #215 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Uberaba's 12 MW accounts for a small fraction of the country's total biomass capacity. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Uberaba 27.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Nova Ponte (510 MW, Hydro), Santa Juliana (88 MW, Biomass), and Vale do Tijuco (45 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Minas Gerais, approximately 300 km north of Belo Horizonte.
18 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,151. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #22,494 worldwide by installed capacity
- #654 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
18 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
27 plants within 100 km, 3,064 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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