Veracel is a 117.045 MW biomass power plant located in Bahia, Brazil. Commissioned in 2006, it utilizes biomass as its primary fuel source, contributing to Brazil's renewable energy portfolio. It ranks as the 15th largest biomass plant in Brazil. With 117.045 MW, it represents 0.93% of the country's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. Brazil has 425 biomass plants with a combined capacity of 12,644 MW. Compared to the largest biomass plant, Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, Veracel is approximately one-third the size. Biomass energy is an important aspect of Brazil's energy mix, utilizing agricultural waste and other organic materials. This approach supports sustainability and reduces waste in the agricultural sector. Veracel is located approximately 600 km from Salvador in the northeastern region of Brazil.
20 years old
Brazil, South America
- 261. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #9,429 worldwide by installed capacity
- #51 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of Brazil
20 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Veracel Celulose S.A. operates 1 plants totalling 117 MW
5 plants within 100 km, 500 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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