Unidade de Bioenergia Costa Rica— 79.828 MW Biomass
Unidade de Bioenergia Costa Rica is a 79.828 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2011. Ranked #41 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, it contributes 0.63% to the country's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making this facility 4.1 times smaller. Nearby plants include Iaco Agrícola (64 MW, Biomass), Paraíso I (21.6 MW, Hydro), and Costa Rica (16 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, approximately 300 km from the nearest major city, Campo Grande.
15 years old
Brazil, South America
- 320. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #11,257 worldwide by installed capacity
- #117 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.03% of the installed capacity of Brazil
15 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Raízen Energia S.A. operates 4 plants totalling 308 MW
11 plants within 100 km, 477 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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