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GPA - Loja1370: 1.4 MW Diesel Power Plant in Brazil

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Overview

GPA - Loja1370 is a 1.4 MW diesel power plant located in Brazil. It operates as a small-scale facility serving local energy needs.

GPA - Loja1370 is a diesel power plant located in Brazil, with coordinates approximately 23.96°S, 46.37°W. The facility has a capacity of 1.408 MW, placing it in the small-scale category for power generation. It is currently operational and uses oil as its primary fuel. As a diesel-fired plant, GPA - Loja1370 operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which include emission standards for particulate matter, NOx, and SOx. Diesel plants typically have higher CO2 emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewable sources. The technology is often used for backup or peak-load generation due to its quick start-up capabilities. The plant's small capacity suggests it may serve a local grid or provide emergency power. Its location near the coast of São Paulo state places it in a region with significant industrial and urban energy demand. The facility contributes to grid stability but also has a higher environmental footprint per unit of electricity generated compared to larger, more efficient plants.

Environmental context

The plant uses oil as fuel, which results in higher CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Its small capacity (1.4 MW) limits its overall environmental impact, but the diesel technology is less efficient than modern combined-cycle gas turbines. The facility's location in a populated region of Brazil may require compliance with local air quality standards.

Frequently asked questions

GPA - Loja1370 is located in Brazil, near coordinates 23.96°S, 46.37°W, likely in the state of São Paulo.

It is a diesel power plant, using oil as its primary fuel to generate electricity.

The plant has a capacity of 1.408 MW, making it a small-scale power generation facility.

Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with national emission standards set by CONAMA (National Environment Council), including limits on particulate matter, NOx, and SOx.

Yes, the plant is listed as operational.
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