Overview
CNH União Bandeirantes is a 6.72 MW diesel power plant located in Brazil. It operates on oil and is currently operational.
CNH União Bandeirantes is a diesel power plant located in Brazil, with a capacity of 6.72 MW. The plant operates on oil as its primary fuel and is currently in operational status. This facility contributes to Brazil's power generation mix, serving local energy needs. Diesel power plants like CNH União Bandeirantes typically operate as peaking or backup units due to their higher fuel costs and emissions profile. In Brazil, such plants are subject to national environmental regulations, including emission standards for particulate matter and NOx. The plant's relatively small capacity suggests it may serve a localized role, possibly in remote or off-grid areas. The environmental context of this facility involves its fuel type and emissions. Diesel combustion produces CO2, SOx, and NOx, which can impact local air quality. The plant's location in Brazil, a country with a diverse energy matrix, means it operates alongside hydropower and other renewables. Its small capacity and potential role as backup generation may limit its overall environmental footprint.
Environmental context
The plant uses oil as fuel, which results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. Its small capacity (6.72 MW) suggests a limited environmental impact compared to larger fossil fuel plants.
Frequently asked questions
CNH União Bandeirantes is located in Brazil, with coordinates approximately 9.7°S, 64.5°W.
The plant has a capacity of 6.72 MW, making it a small-scale diesel power facility.
The plant operates on oil as its primary fuel.
Diesel power plants in Brazil are regulated by national emission standards for pollutants such as particulate matter, NOx, and SOx, enforced by environmental agencies like IBAMA.
Small diesel plants often serve as peaking or backup power sources, especially in remote areas where grid connection is limited, providing reliability to the local energy supply.