Risk: Medium Diesel Power Plant Operational

SPO-IG Diesel Power Plant in São Paulo, Brazil

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Overview

SPO-IG is a 4.8 MW diesel power plant located in São Paulo, Brazil. It operates on oil fuel and serves the local grid.

SPO-IG is a diesel power plant located in São Paulo, Brazil, with a capacity of 4.8 MW. This facility is operational and contributes to the region's power generation mix, primarily using oil as its fuel source. As a small-scale plant, it plays a role in meeting local electricity demand. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which include emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Diesel and oil-fired plants in Brazil are subject to licensing requirements from environmental agencies such as CETESB in São Paulo state. The technology used is typical for small to medium diesel generators, which are often employed for peaking power or backup generation. SPO-IG's location in the São Paulo metropolitan area places it in a densely populated region with high electricity demand. The plant's small capacity suggests it may serve as a local reliability resource or support industrial operations. Its environmental impact is managed through regulatory compliance and emission control measures.

Environmental context

The plant's use of oil fuel results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, which are regulated under Brazilian environmental law. Located in the São Paulo urban area, the facility's emissions may affect local air quality. Its small capacity (4.8 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint compared to larger thermal plants.

Frequently asked questions

SPO-IG is located in São Paulo, Brazil, at coordinates -23.559900, -46.637800.

SPO-IG is a diesel power plant that operates on oil fuel, with a capacity of 4.8 MW.

SPO-IG has a capacity of 4.8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.

Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with national emission standards for air pollutants, including SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, enforced by environmental agencies like IBAMA and state-level bodies such as CETESB.

SPO-IG provides 4.8 MW of power to the São Paulo region, likely serving as a peaking plant or backup source to support grid reliability during high demand.
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