Overview
Itaú Unibanco - Tatuapé is an 8 MW diesel power plant located in São Paulo, Brazil. It operates on oil and serves as a backup or peak-load facility.
Itaú Unibanco - Tatuapé is a diesel power plant located in São Paulo, Brazil, with a capacity of 8 MW. The plant is operational and uses oil as its primary fuel, typical for small-scale emergency or peak-load generation in urban areas. In Brazil, diesel power plants are regulated by national environmental standards and often operate under permits from state environmental agencies. While the facility is relatively small, its urban location in São Paulo means it must comply with local air quality regulations, including limits on particulate matter and NOx emissions. The plant likely serves as a backup power source for the Itaú Unibanco banking operations in the Tatuapé district, ensuring grid reliability during peak demand or outages. Its small capacity and diesel fuel type result in a moderate environmental footprint compared to larger baseload plants.
Environmental context
The plant's use of diesel fuel results in higher CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Located in a densely populated urban area, emissions may impact local air quality. However, its small capacity (8 MW) and likely intermittent operation reduce overall environmental impact. Regulatory compliance with Brazilian CONAMA resolutions is expected.
Frequently asked questions
Itaú Unibanco - Tatuapé is located in São Paulo, Brazil, at coordinates 23.5288° S, 46.5616° W.
It is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel, with a capacity of 8 MW.
The plant has a capacity of 8 megawatts (MW), typical for small-scale backup or peak-load generation.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with CONAMA resolutions on air emissions, as well as state-level environmental permits. They are subject to limits on particulate matter, NOx, and SOx.
As a diesel plant, it emits CO2, SOx, and NOx, but its small size and likely intermittent operation reduce overall impact. It is located in an urban area, so local air quality is a consideration.