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UGPU is a 7.7 MW gas-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2000. It is operated by an undisclosed entity and contributes to the country's energy production. Ranked #79 of 146 gas plants in Brazil, UGPU accounts for 0.03% of Brazil's total gas capacity of 27,781 MW. The largest gas plant in Brazil is Porto de Sergipe I Thermoelectric Plant at 1,551 MW, making UGPU 201 times smaller. Nearby plants include Termoverde Caieiras (29.547 MW, Waste), Pirapora (25.024 MW, Hydro), and Porto Góes (24.8 MW, Hydro). The facility is situated in São Paulo state, approximately 50 km from the city of São Paulo.

Capacity
7.7 MW
Commissioning Year
2000

26 years old

Owner
Location
-23.1820°, -46.8745°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 1,300. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #26,216 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #4,580 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

26 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Regional density

207 plants within 100 km, 4,669 MW combined

Nearest plant: Elekeiroz (6.6 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -23.182000, -46.874500
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
14.9 Kt
30 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
386.7 Kt
Over 26 years of operation
Closing Soon
2030
4 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
3.2K
cars per year
2.0K
homes per year
676.1K
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
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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