Overview
Juruena is a diesel power plant in Brazil with a capacity of 3.83 MW, using oil as primary fuel. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations.
Juruena is a diesel power plant located in Brazil, with coordinates 10.3591° S, 58.5821° W. It has a capacity of 3.83 MW and uses oil as its primary fuel, placing it in the small-scale category for power generation. The plant is currently operational. Brazil's power generation sector is regulated by federal agencies such as ANEEL and IBAMA, with environmental licensing requirements for emissions and waste management. Diesel plants like Juruena typically operate as backup or peaking units, contributing to grid stability in remote areas. The plant's small capacity suggests it serves a local community or industrial facility. Its reliance on oil implies higher CO2 and SOx emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewables, but its small scale limits overall environmental impact.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in higher CO2 and SOx emissions per unit of electricity compared to cleaner alternatives. Its small capacity (3.83 MW) limits the total emissions, but proximity to populated areas could affect local air quality. Brazil's environmental framework requires licensing and emission controls for such facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Juruena power plant is located in Brazil at coordinates 10.3591° S, 58.5821° W.
Juruena power plant uses oil as its primary fuel, operating as a diesel power plant.
Juruena power plant has a capacity of 3.83 MW, making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with environmental licensing from IBAMA and emission standards set by CONAMA, including limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter.
As a small diesel plant, Juruena likely serves as a backup or peaking unit, providing electricity to local communities or industrial areas, especially in regions with limited grid access.