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Bonfim power station

Bonfim power station is a 111 MW bioenergy power plant located in São Paulo, Brazil. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 2010.

111 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
2010Start year
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Overview

GEM tracks 3 units or phases at this site (operating 111 MW).

Fuel: agricultural waste (solids).

Ownership: Bioenergia Barra Ltda (parent company: Raizen SA).

Why it matters

  • The 23rd-largest bioenergy power plant in Brazil by capacity (of 581 operating bioenergy facilities tracked).
  • Bioenergy plants burn biomass, biogas or waste to produce dispatchable power and often heat; their climate impact depends heavily on feedstock sourcing.

Units and phases

Unit / phaseCapacityStatusTechnologyStartRetired
1 33 MW Operating 2010
2 33 MW Operating 2010
3 45 MW Operating 2010

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Bonfim power station?

Bonfim power station has a capacity of 111 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Bonfim power station?

Bioenergia Barra Ltda — parent company: Raizen SA.

Where is Bonfim power station located?

It is located in São Paulo, Brazil. Approximate coordinates: -21.4138, -48.2786.

When did Bonfim power station start operating?

Start year: 2010. Current status: Operating.

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