Overview
Editora o Dia is a diesel power plant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a capacity of 3.3 MW. It operates on oil and is currently operational.
Editora o Dia is a diesel power plant located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With a capacity of 3.3 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the Brazilian power generation sector, which relies on a mix of hydro, thermal, and renewable sources. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for backup and peaking power in Brazil. Diesel plants typically operate with internal combustion engines. Brazil's regulatory framework for thermal power includes environmental licensing by IBAMA and state agencies, with emission standards aligned to CONAMA resolutions. As a small diesel facility, Editora o Dia likely serves local grid support or backup power needs in the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area. Its operation contributes to energy security but involves higher CO2 and local pollutant emissions per MWh compared to hydro or natural gas plants.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in higher CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per unit of electricity compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Located in the densely populated Rio de Janeiro area, emissions may impact local air quality. The facility's small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint, but diesel plants are generally less efficient and more polluting than larger combined-cycle gas turbines.
Frequently asked questions
Editora o Dia is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at coordinates -22.899, -43.1985.
Editora o Dia is a diesel power plant, using oil as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 3.3 MW, making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with environmental licensing from IBAMA or state agencies, and emission standards set by CONAMA resolutions, such as CONAMA 382/2006 for stationary sources.
As a small diesel plant, it likely provides backup or peaking power, supporting grid stability in the Rio de Janeiro area, where hydroelectric power is dominant but subject to seasonal variability.