Vale Fertilizantes Cubatão (Antiga Bunge nº 1 Cubatão) - Diesel Power Plant in Cubatão, Brazil

Vale Fertilizantes Cubatão (formerly Bunge nº 1 Cubatão) is a diesel power plant located in Cubatão, São Paulo, Brazil. With a capacity of 11.5 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the country's power generation sector, primarily serving industrial operations. The plant operates on oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for smaller industrial power units in Brazil. Diesel plants of this size typically use reciprocating engines. Brazil's power generation regulatory framework includes national emission standards and environmental licensing requirements, which this facility must comply with. As an operational plant in the industrial hub of Cubatão, it contributes to the local energy supply for fertilizer production. Its relatively small capacity and oil-based fuel source place it in a moderate environmental context, balancing industrial utility with emissions considerations.

The plant's use of oil as fuel results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions typical for diesel generation. Cubatão is an industrialized region with historical air quality challenges, and the plant's proximity to populated areas may increase local exposure to pollutants. Its small capacity (11.5 MW) limits overall environmental impact compared to larger facilities.