Overview
Energy Works Kaiser Pacatuba is a 5.55 MW gas-fired power plant located in Pacatuba, Brazil. It operates as a small-scale facility in the country's power generation sector.
Energy Works Kaiser Pacatuba is a gas-fired power plant situated in Pacatuba, Brazil, with a capacity of 5.55 MW. This small-scale facility contributes to the local energy grid, supporting industrial and residential electricity needs in the region. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental and energy regulations, which include emission standards for air pollutants and requirements for operational licensing. Brazil's power sector is diverse, with a strong emphasis on hydroelectricity, but gas plants provide flexibility and reliability. As a small gas plant, Energy Works Kaiser Pacatuba has a relatively lower environmental footprint compared to larger fossil fuel facilities. Its role in the local grid helps balance supply, particularly during periods of low hydro generation. The plant's location in Pacatuba supports the energy demands of the surrounding community and industrial activities.
Environmental context
Gas-fired power plants emit CO2, NOx, and other pollutants, though at lower levels than coal plants. The facility's small capacity (5.55 MW) limits its overall emissions. Its proximity to populated areas may require adherence to local air quality standards. Brazil's regulatory framework, including CONAMA resolutions, governs emission limits and environmental licensing for such plants.
Frequently asked questions
Energy Works Kaiser Pacatuba is located in Pacatuba, Brazil, with coordinates approximately 3.98°S, 38.61°W.
It is a gas-fired power plant, using natural gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 5.55 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale power generation facility.
Gas power plants in Brazil must comply with CONAMA resolutions, which set emission limits for pollutants like NOx and SOx, and obtain environmental licenses from state or federal agencies.
As a small gas plant, it provides flexible power generation that can help meet peak demand or supplement intermittent renewable sources, supporting grid stability in the Pacatuba region.