Overview
Salto (Antiga Eucatex) is a 9.8 MW gas power plant located in Salto, Brazil. It is operational and contributes to the local energy grid.
Salto (Antiga Eucatex) is a gas-fired power generation facility situated in Salto, São Paulo, Brazil. With a capacity of 9.8 MW, it is classified as a small-scale power plant within the Brazilian energy sector. The plant plays a role in supplying electricity to the surrounding region, supporting local industrial and residential needs. The plant operates on natural gas, a fuel that produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal or oil. Brazil's power generation sector is regulated by national standards, including environmental licensing requirements from IBAMA and state agencies. Small gas plants like this one often use internal combustion engines or gas turbines, which can provide flexible and efficient power generation. As an operational facility, Salto (Antiga Eucatex) contributes to the diversification of Brazil's energy mix, which is dominated by hydroelectric power. Its location in an industrial area near Salto allows it to serve local demand and potentially support grid stability. The plant's relatively small capacity means it has a modest environmental footprint compared to larger thermal plants.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas, which has a lower carbon intensity than coal or oil, but still emits CO2 and NOx. Its location in an urbanized area of São Paulo state means it operates under Brazil's environmental regulations, including air quality standards. The small capacity (9.8 MW) limits its overall emissions, but proximity to populated areas requires careful monitoring of local air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Salto, São Paulo, Brazil, at coordinates 23.196°S, 47.257°W.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel for power generation.
The plant has a capacity of 9.8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
Gas power plants in Brazil must comply with environmental licensing from IBAMA or state agencies, including air emission standards and waste management requirements under CONAMA resolutions.
As a small gas plant, it provides flexible power generation to support local demand and grid stability, complementing Brazil's hydroelectric-dominated energy mix.