Cogeração Caima is a 9 MW biomass power plant in Portugal, commissioned in 2001. Ranked #13 of 19 biomass plants in Portugal, it represents 1.99% of 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 Caima 10.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Pego C.C. (837 MW, Gas), Pego power station (682 MW, Coal), and Belver (80.7 MW, Hydro). The facility is situated in the central region of Portugal, approximately 180 km northeast of Lisbon.
25 years old
Portugal, Europe
- 198. largest of 462 plants in Portugal
- #25,134 worldwide by installed capacity
- #754 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.06% of the installed capacity of Portugal
25 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
131 plants within 100 km, 6,398 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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