Overview
Müller Pirassununga - Taboão is a 2.14 MW diesel power plant in Brazil. It operates on oil and is located near Pirassununga, São Paulo.
Müller Pirassununga - Taboão is a small-scale diesel power plant located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, near the city of Pirassununga. With a capacity of 2.14 MW, it falls into the small-scale category for power generation, typical of backup or peaking units in the region. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for smaller diesel generators in Brazil. Diesel plants of this size often employ reciprocating engines. Brazil's power sector is regulated by ANEEL (Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica), and such facilities must comply with national environmental standards, including CONAMA resolutions on air emissions. This facility serves a local role, likely providing backup power or supporting grid stability in the Pirassununga area. Its small capacity limits its environmental footprint, but oil combustion does produce CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. The plant's operational status indicates it remains active in the region's energy mix.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in emissions of carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides, and nitrogen oxides, contributing to local air quality concerns. Its location in São Paulo state, a densely populated and industrialized region, means that emissions may affect nearby communities. However, the small capacity (2.14 MW) limits the overall environmental impact compared to larger fossil fuel plants.
Frequently asked questions
Müller Pirassununga - Taboão is located near Pirassununga in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, at coordinates 22.0056° S, 47.4406° W.
It is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel, with a capacity of 2.14 MW.
The plant has a capacity of 2.14 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with ANEEL regulations for electricity generation and CONAMA resolutions for air emissions, including limits on particulate matter, SOx, and NOx.
As an oil-fired plant, it emits CO2, SOx, and NOx, but its small capacity limits overall emissions. Local air quality may be affected, especially in nearby populated areas.