Overview
Agudos Ambev is a 4.8 MW diesel power plant in Brazil, operational and using oil as primary fuel. It serves local industrial energy needs.
Agudos Ambev is a diesel power plant located in Agudos, São Paulo, Brazil, with a capacity of 4.8 MW. It is operational and uses oil as its primary fuel, typical for smaller-scale industrial power generation in the region. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions for air emissions and the National Solid Waste Policy. Diesel plants of this size are often used for backup or peak shaving, and may face stricter emission controls in urban areas. As a small-scale diesel facility, Agudos Ambev contributes to local grid stability and industrial operations. Its environmental impact is limited by its size, but it relies on fossil fuels, which are subject to evolving carbon pricing and efficiency standards in Brazil.
Environmental context
The plant's use of diesel fuel results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, though its small capacity (4.8 MW) limits overall impact. Located in Agudos, São Paulo, it operates in a region with moderate air quality concerns. The facility may be subject to state-level emission limits and future carbon regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Agudos Ambev is located in Agudos, São Paulo, Brazil, at coordinates 22.465°S, 48.9785°W.
The plant has a capacity of 4.8 MW, making it a small-scale diesel power facility.
The plant uses oil (diesel) as its primary fuel for power generation.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with CONAMA resolutions on air quality, such as Resolution 382/2006 for emission limits, and may be subject to state-level environmental licensing.
Yes, the plant is currently listed as operational.