Overview
Refinaria Henrique Lages (REVAP) is a 76 MW oil-fired diesel power plant located in Brazil. It operates as part of the country's power generation infrastructure.
Refinaria Henrique Lages (REVAP) is an operational oil-fired diesel power plant in Brazil, with a capacity of 76 MW. The plant is situated at coordinates 23.1811° S, 45.8190° W, contributing to the regional power supply. As an oil-fired facility, REVAP operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which include emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for diesel power plants in Brazil, where larger facilities can exceed 500 MW. The plant's role in the local grid is significant, providing dispatchable power that can be ramped up quickly to meet demand fluctuations. Its operation supports industrial and residential electricity needs in the surrounding region, though its oil-based fuel source results in higher CO2 emissions compared to natural gas or renewable alternatives.
Environmental context
The plant's oil fuel source results in higher CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Its location in Brazil, a country with a growing renewable energy sector, places it under scrutiny for environmental impact. The facility's age and technology (likely subcritical) may affect its efficiency and emission profile. Proximity to populated areas could raise local air quality concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Refinaria Henrique Lages (REVAP) is located in Brazil at coordinates 23.1811° S, 45.8190° W.
It is an oil-fired diesel power plant with a capacity of 76 MW.
The plant has a capacity of 76 megawatts (MW).
Oil-fired power plants in Brazil must comply with national emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as environmental licensing requirements from agencies like IBAMA.
The plant provides dispatchable power that can be quickly adjusted to meet demand, supporting grid stability and supplying electricity to industrial and residential consumers in the region.