Cogeração Amorim is a 1.1 MW biomass power plant in Portugal, commissioned in 2004. Ranked #19 of 19 biomass plants in Portugal, it contributes 0.24% to the country's total biomass capacity of 453 MW. The largest biomass plant in Portugal is Cogeração da Figueira da Foz (Lavos) at 95 MW, making Cogeração Amorim 86.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Tapada do Outeiro (990 MW, Gas), Caramulo (90 MW, Wind), and Ribeiradio (73.6 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Portugal, approximately 30 km from the city of Aveiro.
22 years old
Portugal, Europe
- 442. largest of 462 plants in Portugal
- #37,212 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,366 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Portugal
22 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
174 plants within 100 km, 5,151 MW combined
Source: Energias Endogenas de Portugal
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
Portugal- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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