Brazil

Jesus Soares Pereira (Antiga Vale do Açú) — 323 MW Natural Gas

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Jesus Soares Pereira (Antiga Vale do Açú) is a 323 MW gas power plant located in Brazil. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
323 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2008

Year online

Owner
Vale S.A.

Operator

Location
-5.38, -36.81

Coordinates

Insights

#142
largest in Brazil
#2,195
largest Natural Gas worldwide
#5,859
largest worldwide
2008
9 yrs newer than avg
5
operated by Vale S.A.
74
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
323 MW
Commissioned
2008
Status
Operational
Owner
Vale S.A.
Country
Brazil
Coordinates
-5.379, -36.809

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
623,837 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
18,715,098 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

135,617
cars / year
83,178
homes / year
28,356,209
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

Located in Brazil, the Jesus Soares Pereira power plant, also known as Antiga Vale do Açú, is a significant gas-fired power generation facility. Positioned at coordinates -5.3785, -36.8091, this plant has a capacity of 322.967 MW, playing an essential role in Brazil’s diverse energy mix. Commissioned in 2008, this facility is operated with a focus on efficient gas combustion technology, utilizing natural gas to produce electricity through high-efficiency gas turbines. This technology allows for cleaner energy generation compared to traditional fossil fuels, aligning with Brazil’s commitment to reduce emissions and enhance its energy sustainability. The power plant’s contribution is particularly crucial given Brazil’s vast geography, which demands a flexible and reliable energy supply to support its growing population and industrial activities. As the country moves towards integrating more renewable energy sources, the Jesus Soares Pereira power station serves as a vital transitional asset, providing consistent output to meet demand fluctuations. The location in the northeastern region of Brazil is strategic, given that it supports local grid stability and contributes to the overall energy security of the region. Brazil’s energy policy promotes a mix of renewable resources alongside natural gas, and this power plant exemplifies that balance, ensuring that the energy needs of both residential and commercial sectors are met efficiently and sustainably.

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