Cerâmica Urussanga Diesel Power Plant - Brazil Power Generation

Cerâmica Urussanga is a small-scale diesel power plant located in Brazil, with a capacity of 2.448 MW. The facility is operational and utilizes oil as its primary fuel, contributing to the country's distributed power generation landscape. Brazil's power sector is diverse, with a strong emphasis on hydropower, but diesel plants like this one play a role in remote or industrial applications. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which include emission standards for stationary sources. Diesel power plants typically have higher CO2 and pollutant emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewable sources. The technology is likely based on reciprocating engines, common for small-scale diesel generation. Brazil's regulatory framework for air quality is overseen by CONAMA (National Environment Council), which sets limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Given its small capacity, Cerâmica Urussanga likely serves a local industrial or community role, possibly as backup or peak power. The plant's location in southern Brazil, near the city of Urussanga, places it in a region with mixed industrial and agricultural activity. Its environmental impact is moderate due to the fuel type, but the small scale limits overall emissions.

The plant uses oil as fuel, which results in higher CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewables. Its small capacity (2.448 MW) limits overall environmental impact, but diesel combustion also produces particulate matter. The facility is located in southern Brazil, a region with moderate population density, so local air quality effects may be relevant. Brazil's CONAMA regulations apply to such plants, requiring compliance with emission limits.