Overview
Cruzeiro do Sul - CEA is a 33.12 MW diesel power plant in Cruzeiro do Sul, Brazil. It operates on oil and serves the local grid.
Cruzeiro do Sul - CEA is a diesel power plant located in Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, Brazil. With a capacity of 33.12 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within Brazil's power generation sector, providing electricity to the remote Amazon region. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for diesel power plants in isolated areas where grid connectivity is limited. Brazil's power generation regulatory framework includes national emission standards and environmental licensing requirements overseen by IBAMA and state agencies. Diesel plants like this one are subject to air quality regulations and fuel storage guidelines. As a key electricity source for Cruzeiro do Sul, this facility supports local communities and economic activities in a region with limited alternative power infrastructure. Its operation contributes to energy security in the western Amazon, though diesel generation typically has higher CO2 and local pollutant emissions compared to natural gas or renewable sources.
Environmental context
The plant's oil-based generation results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions typical of diesel power plants. Located in the Amazon region, its operations may affect local air quality and contribute to regional greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to populated areas and sensitive ecosystems requires careful environmental management under Brazilian regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Cruzeiro do Sul - CEA is located in Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, Brazil, in the western Amazon region.
It is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 33.12 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale facility for the region.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with national emission standards set by CONAMA, environmental licensing from IBAMA or state agencies, and fuel storage regulations.
The plant provides essential electricity to Cruzeiro do Sul and surrounding areas, supporting local communities and economic activities in a region with limited grid infrastructure.