Overview
Condomínio World Trade Center is a 5.25 MW gas power plant in São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local commercial district with on-site power generation.
Condomínio World Trade Center is a gas-fired power plant located in São Paulo, Brazil, with a capacity of 5.25 MW. This small-scale facility is integrated into the World Trade Center complex, providing localized electricity generation for the commercial hub. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal or oil. In Brazil, gas power plants are subject to national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions on air emissions. The facility's small capacity and modern gas technology likely result in lower emissions per MWh compared to larger, older plants. As a distributed generation asset, this plant enhances energy reliability for the World Trade Center complex. It reduces transmission losses and supports grid stability in the São Paulo metropolitan area. The facility's operational status contributes to the region's energy mix, complementing Brazil's predominantly hydroelectric grid.
Environmental context
Located in the densely populated São Paulo metropolitan area, the plant's gas combustion produces CO2, NOx, and SOx, though at lower levels than coal. Its small capacity and modern technology minimize local air quality impacts. The facility's urban setting requires compliance with stringent state-level emission standards.
Frequently asked questions
Condomínio World Trade Center is located in São Paulo, Brazil, at coordinates 23.6032° S, 46.6874° W.
The plant has a capacity of 5.25 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale gas power plant.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which is a cleaner-burning fossil fuel.
Gas power plants in Brazil must comply with CONAMA resolutions on air quality, including limits on NOx, SOx, and particulate matter emissions.
As a distributed generation facility, it provides reliable on-site power to the World Trade Center complex, reducing transmission losses and supporting grid stability in São Paulo.