Overview
Aeroporto Internacional do Recife is a 2.4 MW diesel power plant in Recife, Brazil. It provides backup or primary power to the airport, ensuring operational continuity.
Aeroporto Internacional do Recife is a diesel power plant located at the airport in Recife, Brazil. With a capacity of 2.368 MW, it is a small-scale facility designed to support the airport's energy needs, either as backup or primary generation. The plant operates on oil-based fuel, typical for emergency or peak-shaving applications in critical infrastructure. As a diesel-fired plant, it operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which include emission standards for particulate matter, NOx, and SOx. The technology is based on internal combustion engines, which are efficient for small-scale generation but have higher emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewables. The plant's age and specific emission controls are not detailed, but typical diesel plants in Brazil must comply with CONAMA resolutions. The plant plays a key role in ensuring reliable power supply to Recife International Airport, a major transportation hub in northeastern Brazil. Its operational status is active, contributing to grid stability and emergency preparedness. The facility's small capacity and fuel type place it in a niche segment of Brazil's diverse power generation mix, which includes hydro, wind, and thermal sources.
Environmental context
The plant's diesel fuel combustion emits CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local air quality concerns. Recife is a densely populated coastal city, and the airport's proximity to urban areas may increase exposure to emissions. However, the small capacity (2.4 MW) limits overall environmental impact. Brazil's regulatory framework, including CONAMA standards, governs emission limits for such facilities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Recife International Airport in Recife, Brazil, with coordinates -8.1297, -34.9085.
The plant uses oil-based fuel, specifically diesel, as its primary energy source.
The plant has a capacity of 2.368 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale generation facility.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with CONAMA resolutions, which set emission limits for pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur oxides.
Diesel plants serve as backup or peaking units, providing reliability to the grid and critical infrastructure like airports, complementing Brazil's dominant hydro and renewable sources.