Overview
Cogeracao Diesel - Cargilll de Castro Pr is a 1.8 MW diesel power plant located in Castro, Brazil. It operates on oil and is currently operational.
Cogeracao Diesel - Cargilll de Castro Pr is a small-scale diesel power plant situated in Castro, Paraná, Brazil. With a capacity of 1.8 MW, it falls into the small-scale category for power generation facilities. The plant is operational and uses oil as its primary fuel. In Brazil, diesel power plants are typically used for backup or peak-load generation due to their flexibility and quick start-up times. They are subject to national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions on air emissions. The plant's small capacity suggests it may serve local industrial or agricultural needs, possibly associated with the Cargill facility in the region. The plant's location in Castro, a city in the agricultural state of Paraná, indicates it likely supports local agro-industrial operations. Diesel plants, while efficient for peaking, have higher CO2 emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewable sources. The facility contributes to grid stability in the region.
Environmental context
The plant uses oil as fuel, which results in higher CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per unit of electricity compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Its small capacity (1.8 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint, but proximity to agricultural areas may require adherence to local air quality standards. Older diesel engines may have lower efficiency and higher emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Castro, Paraná, Brazil, at coordinates -24.775800, -49.885600.
The plant uses oil (diesel) as its primary fuel for power generation.
The plant has a capacity of 1.8 MW, classifying it as a small-scale power generation facility.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with CONAMA resolutions on air emissions, including limits on particulate matter, SOx, and NOx. They may also require environmental licenses from state agencies.
As a small diesel plant, it likely provides backup or peak-load support, helping to stabilize the local grid in Castro and support nearby industrial activities.