Overview
Vale Fertilizantes Uberaba is a 24.4 MW oil-fired diesel power plant in Uberaba, Brazil. The facility supports the local industrial complex and operates under Brazilian environmental regulations.
Vale Fertilizantes Uberaba (Antiga Fosfértil - Expansão do Complexo Industrial Uberaba) is an operational diesel power plant located in Uberaba, Brazil. With a capacity of 24.4 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the Brazilian power generation sector, primarily serving the industrial complex of Vale Fertilizantes. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for diesel power plants in Brazil. It operates under the regulatory framework of the Brazilian National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies, which set emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The facility's technology is typical for small-scale diesel generation, often used for backup or peak-load support. Located in the agricultural and industrial region of Minas Gerais, the plant contributes to the local energy grid and supports the operations of the fertilizer complex. Its environmental impact is managed through licensing and monitoring requirements, ensuring compliance with national standards for air quality and waste management.
Environmental context
The plant's oil-fired combustion generates CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, contributing to local air quality concerns. Its location in an industrial area near Uberaba may affect nearby populations and ecosystems. The facility's age and technology (likely subcritical) influence its efficiency and emission profile. Brazilian regulations require environmental impact assessments and continuous monitoring to mitigate these effects.
Frequently asked questions
Vale Fertilizantes Uberaba is located in Uberaba, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
It is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel, with a capacity of 24.4 MW.
The plant has a capacity of 24.4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with CONAMA resolutions on air quality, including emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, and undergo environmental licensing.
The plant is operated by Vale Fertilizantes, part of the Vale group, and supports the industrial complex in Uberaba.