CAS-BC Diesel Power Plant, Brazil - Small-Scale Oil-Fired Facility

CAS-BC is a small-scale diesel power plant located in Brazil, with coordinates near Campinas in São Paulo state. With a capacity of 1.944 MW, it falls into the small-scale category for power generation facilities, typically serving local or backup power needs. The plant operates on oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for smaller diesel plants in Brazil. Diesel plants in Brazil generally operate under national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions for air emissions. The plant's small capacity suggests it may be used for peak shaving or emergency backup rather than baseload generation. Located in a region with significant industrial and urban activity, CAS-BC likely supports grid stability or local industrial demand. Its operational status indicates ongoing activity, though its environmental footprint from oil combustion includes CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, which are typical for this fuel type. The plant's role in the local energy mix is minor but contributes to energy security.

The plant's use of oil as fuel results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, which are regulated under Brazilian environmental laws such as CONAMA Resolution 382/2006 for air quality. Its small capacity limits overall emissions, but proximity to populated areas near Campinas may require adherence to local air quality standards. Older diesel plants often have lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh.