Overview
Biancogrês is a 5.11 MW gas power plant located in Brazil. It is operational and contributes to the local energy grid.
Biancogrês is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Brazil, with coordinates approximately 20.125°S, 40.2985°W. The plant has a capacity of 5.11 MW, placing it in the small-scale category for gas power plants. It is currently operational, supporting regional electricity supply. As a gas power plant, Biancogrês operates using natural gas or similar gaseous fuels. In Brazil, gas power plants are subject to national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions for air emissions and licensing requirements. The technology typically involves gas turbines or reciprocating engines, with efficiency varying based on age and configuration. The plant's modest capacity suggests it may serve a local community or industrial facility. Gas power generation generally produces lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal or oil, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's location in Brazil's southeast region places it in an area with significant industrial and urban demand for electricity.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal or oil plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its small capacity (5.11 MW) limits overall environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Biancogrês is located in Brazil, with approximate coordinates 20.125°S, 40.2985°W. It is in the southeastern region of the country.
Biancogrês is a gas power plant, meaning it generates electricity by burning gaseous fuels such as natural gas. It has a capacity of 5.11 MW.
Biancogrês has a capacity of 5.11 megawatts (MW), which classifies it as a small-scale power generation facility.
Gas power plants in Brazil must comply with CONAMA resolutions, which set limits on air pollutant emissions such as NOx and SOx. They also require environmental licensing from state or federal agencies, depending on the plant's size and location.
Biancogrês is a small gas plant, while Brazil's power mix is dominated by hydroelectricity (over 60%) and increasingly by wind and solar. Gas plants like Biancogrês provide flexible generation to complement renewables and meet peak demand.