Cromex - BA Diesel Power Plant | Brazil Power Generation Facility

Cromex - BA is a diesel power plant located in Brazil, with coordinates near -12.8236, -38.4245. It has a capacity of 1.296 MW and uses oil as its primary fuel. The plant is operational and serves as a small-scale power generation facility within the Brazilian energy matrix. In Brazil, diesel power plants are typically used for backup or peak-load generation due to their flexibility and quick start-up times. The country's regulatory framework for power generation includes environmental licensing by IBAMA and state agencies, as well as compliance with national emission standards. Smaller plants like Cromex - BA often operate under simplified licensing procedures. As a small diesel facility, Cromex - BA plays a role in local grid stability, particularly in areas where renewable sources may be intermittent. Its oil-based fuel source results in higher CO2 and pollutant emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewables, but its small capacity limits overall environmental impact. The plant supports energy access in its region.

The plant's use of oil as fuel results in emissions of CO2, SOx, and NOx, which contribute to local air quality concerns. Its small capacity (1.296 MW) limits the scale of these impacts. The facility is located in a region with a tropical climate, where air dispersion may be influenced by seasonal weather patterns.