Bioenergy · Brazil

LD Celulose power station

LD Celulose power station is a 203 MW bioenergy power plant located in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 2022.

203 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
2022Start year
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Overview

Fuel: paper mill wastes.

Ownership: LD Celulose SA (parent company: Lenzing AG; Dexco SA).

Why it matters

  • The 9th-largest bioenergy power plant in Brazil by capacity (of 581 operating bioenergy facilities tracked).
  • Provides about 1.2% of Brazil's operating bioenergy capacity.
  • Ranks #32 worldwide among bioenergy facilities of the same status group by capacity.
  • 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
1 203 MW Operating 2022

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of LD Celulose power station?

LD Celulose power station has a capacity of 203 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns LD Celulose power station?

LD Celulose SA — parent company: Lenzing AG; Dexco SA.

Where is LD Celulose power station located?

It is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Approximate coordinates: -18.8370, -47.9182.

When did LD Celulose power station start operating?

Start year: 2022. Current status: Operating.

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