Overview
Sistema backup de geração da Estação de Compressão de Capão Bonito/SP is a 1.2 MW gas power plant in Brazil, providing backup generation for a compression station.
Sistema backup de geração da Estação de Compressão de Capão Bonito/SP is a gas-fired power plant located in Capão Bonito, São Paulo, Brazil. With a capacity of 1.2 MW, it is a small-scale facility designed to provide backup power to a compression station. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal or oil. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which include emission standards for air pollutants and greenhouse gases. Brazil's power generation mix is predominantly hydroelectric, but gas-fired plants like this one play a role in grid stability and backup supply. The technology used is likely a reciprocating engine or small gas turbine, typical for backup applications. This facility serves a critical role in ensuring the reliability of the compression station, which is essential for natural gas transportation. Its small capacity and backup function mean it operates intermittently, reducing its overall environmental footprint. The plant's location in São Paulo state places it in a region with high energy demand and a developed industrial base.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas, which produces lower CO2 emissions per MWh than coal or oil, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its small capacity and backup operation mode limit its overall environmental impact. The facility is located in a region with moderate population density, and its emissions are subject to Brazilian air quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Capão Bonito, São Paulo, Brazil.
The plant has a capacity of 1.2 MW, making it a small-scale backup generation facility.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel.
Gas power plants in Brazil must comply with national emission standards set by CONAMA (National Environment Council), including limits for NOx, SOx, and particulate matter. They also require environmental licenses from state agencies.
Backup gas plants provide reliability and grid stability, especially during peak demand or when hydroelectric generation is low due to drought. They ensure continuous power supply for critical infrastructure.