Overview
Vale Fertilizantes Tapira is a diesel power plant in Brazil with a capacity of 1.82 MW, operational and using oil as primary fuel.
Vale Fertilizantes Tapira is a diesel power plant located in Brazil, operating with a capacity of 1.82 MW. The facility is currently operational and uses oil as its primary fuel source. This small-scale plant serves the local energy needs of the region. As a diesel-fired facility, Vale Fertilizantes Tapira operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which include emission standards for particulate matter, sulfur oxides, and nitrogen oxides. Diesel plants of this size typically use reciprocating engines and may employ emission control technologies to comply with local air quality requirements. The plant's relatively small capacity suggests it likely serves as a backup or peaking unit, providing grid stability or supporting industrial operations. Its location in the state of Minas Gerais places it within a region with significant mining and agricultural activities, where reliable power is essential for continuous operations.
Environmental context
The plant's use of diesel fuel results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, though its small capacity limits overall impact. Typical diesel plants require careful emission management. The facility's age and technology are not detailed, but smaller diesel units often have lower efficiency compared to larger combined-cycle plants.
Frequently asked questions
Vale Fertilizantes Tapira is located in Brazil, with coordinates approximately 19.88°S, 46.84°W, in the state of Minas Gerais.
It is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel, with a capacity of 1.82 MW.
The plant is currently operational.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with national emission standards set by CONAMA, including limits on particulate matter, sulfur oxides, and nitrogen oxides, as well as licensing requirements from environmental agencies.
With a capacity of 1.82 MW, it is a small-scale plant, typically used for backup or peaking power, compared to large utility-scale plants that can exceed 1000 MW.