Overview
Barbosa Lima Sobrinho (Antiga Eletrobolt) is a 375.12 MW gas-fired power plant located in Brazil. It is operational and contributes to the country's power generation capacity.
Barbosa Lima Sobrinho (Antiga Eletrobolt) is a gas-fired power plant in Brazil with a capacity of 375.12 MW. The plant is operational and plays a role in the national energy grid, supporting Brazil's diverse power generation mix. As a gas power plant, it operates using natural gas, which typically has lower CO2 emissions compared to coal or oil. The plant's capacity places it in the medium-to-large scale for gas-fired facilities in Brazil. Regulatory oversight includes national environmental standards and emissions controls. The plant's location near the coast in Rio de Janeiro state positions it to serve industrial and urban demand. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to grid stability and energy supply in the region.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas, which emits less CO2 per MWh than coal or oil, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location near populated areas may raise local air quality considerations. The plant's age and technology (subcritical vs. Modern gas plants often employ combined cycle technology for higher efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Brazil, near coordinates 22.7155° S, 43.6378° W, likely in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
The plant has a capacity of 375.12 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large gas-fired facility.
It uses natural gas as its primary fuel.
Gas power plants in Brazil must comply with national environmental standards set by CONAMA (National Environment Council), including emissions limits for NOx, SOx, and particulate matter.
Yes, the plant is listed as operational.