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Cabot Mauá Diesel Power Plant | Brazil Power Generation Facility

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Overview

Cabot Mauá is a 7 MW diesel power plant located in Brazil. It operates on oil and is currently operational.

Cabot Mauá is a diesel power plant located in Brazil, with a capacity of 7 MW. The facility operates on oil as its primary fuel and is currently in operational status. This small-scale plant contributes to the local power generation mix, serving the surrounding area. As a diesel-fired facility, Cabot Mauá operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which include emission standards for particulate matter, NOx, and SOx. Diesel plants are typically used for peaking power or backup generation due to their flexibility and relatively lower capital costs. The plant's capacity of 7 MW places it in the small-scale category for power generation. The plant's location near the urban area of São Paulo may have implications for local air quality, as diesel combustion emits pollutants. However, its small capacity likely limits its overall environmental footprint. Cabot Mauá plays a role in ensuring grid stability and meeting peak demand in the region.

Environmental context

The plant uses oil as fuel, which results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. Its location near the populous São Paulo region may contribute to local air quality concerns. The relatively small capacity of 7 MW reduces its overall environmental impact compared to larger fossil fuel plants.

Frequently asked questions

Cabot Mauá is located in Brazil, near the city of São Paulo, at coordinates -23.636700, -46.462100.

Cabot Mauá has a capacity of 7 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power plant.

Cabot Mauá uses oil as its primary fuel, operating as a diesel power plant.

Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with national emission standards for air pollutants, including limits on particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur oxides, enforced by environmental agencies like IBAMA.

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