Overview
Sistema backup de geração da Estação de Compressão de Iacanga/SP is a 2 MW gas power plant in Brazil. It serves as a backup generation system for a compression station.
Sistema backup de geração da Estação de Compressão de Iacanga/SP is a small-scale gas power plant located in Iacanga, São Paulo, Brazil. With a capacity of 2 MW, it is classified as a small facility within the Brazilian power generation sector, primarily serving as a backup power source for a natural gas compression station. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal or oil. Brazil's power generation regulatory framework includes national environmental standards and grid connection rules overseen by ANEEL and environmental agencies. Small gas plants like this one typically use reciprocating engines or small gas turbines, which offer flexibility and quick start-up for backup applications. As a backup generation unit, this facility plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability of gas transmission infrastructure. Its small capacity and backup function mean it operates intermittently, reducing its overall environmental footprint. The plant supports the operational continuity of the compression station, which is vital for Brazil's gas pipeline network.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas, which produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil. Its small capacity and backup operation mode result in limited runtime and reduced environmental impact. Located in a rural area of São Paulo state, the facility's emissions are unlikely to significantly affect populated areas. The plant's technology is likely modern, given its recent construction or upgrade status.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Iacanga, São Paulo, Brazil, at coordinates -21.811800, -49.008300.
The plant has a capacity of 2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale facility designed for backup power generation.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which is a cleaner-burning fossil fuel.
Gas power plants in Brazil must comply with national environmental standards set by CONAMA, as well as grid connection and operational rules from ANEEL. Licensing is handled by state environmental agencies.
Backup power plants ensure continuous operation of compression stations during grid outages, maintaining gas flow in pipelines and preventing supply disruptions.