Overview
Sistema backup de geração da Estação de Compressão de Gás Natural de Paulínia/SP is a 1.15 MW gas power plant in Paulínia, Brazil. It provides backup generation for a natural gas compression station.
Sistema backup de geração da Estação de Compressão de Gás Natural de Paulínia/SP is a small-scale gas power plant located in Paulínia, São Paulo, Brazil. With a capacity of 1.15 MW, it serves as a backup power source for a natural gas compression station, ensuring operational continuity. The plant is operational and plays a niche role in supporting Brazil's natural gas infrastructure. The facility 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 emission standards for NOx and SOx. The plant's small capacity and backup function likely mean it operates intermittently, reducing its overall environmental footprint. As a backup generation unit, this plant enhances the reliability of the gas compression station, which is critical for transporting natural gas through pipelines. Its location in Paulínia, an industrial hub in São Paulo state, underscores its role in supporting regional energy and gas distribution networks.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas, which produces lower CO2 emissions per MWh than coal or oil. Its small capacity (1.15 MW) and backup operation mode limit its overall environmental impact. Located in an industrial area, the plant's emissions are subject to Brazilian air quality standards, though specific compliance data is not detailed. The facility's intermittent use reduces its contribution to local air pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Paulínia, São Paulo, Brazil, at coordinates -22.716400, -47.119200.
The plant has a capacity of 1.15 MW, making it a small-scale facility designed for backup power generation.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which is a relatively cleaner fossil fuel.
Brazilian gas power plants must comply with national emission standards for pollutants such as NOx and SOx, enforced by environmental agencies like IBAMA and state-level bodies.
This plant serves as a backup power source for a natural gas compression station, ensuring reliable operation of gas transport infrastructure in the Paulínia region.