Usina Ala Mega is a 1.456 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2010. It is part of Brazil's 622 oil plants, which have a combined capacity of 8,220 MW. Ranked #460 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, Usina Ala Mega contributes 0.02% of the country's oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making this facility 0.003 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Henry Borden (889 MW, Hydro) and Piratininga Power Plant (576 MW, Gas). The facility is located in São Paulo, approximately 50 km east of the city of São Paulo.
16 years old
Brazil, South America
- 2,075. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #36,225 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,188 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
16 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Petrobras operates 139 plants totalling 16,795 MW
170 plants within 100 km, 4,436 MW combined
Nearest plant: Aeroporto Internacional de Congonhas - São Paulo (2.6 km)
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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