Onça Pintada plant, Brazil

17th May 2019

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Onça Pintada plant.

Location
The project is located in Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

Project Owner/s
Eldorado Brasil.

Project Description
The Onça Pintada plant will generate energy using biomass from eucalyptus stumps and roots as raw material, and will produce
about 50 MW of electrical energy for the national grid.

The project includes a biomass handling system, comprising two dumper trucks, a belt conveyor leading to a 270º stacker-reclaimer with 40 000 m3 storage capacity, and the belt conveyor to the power boiler.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Startup is scheduled for the third quarter of 2020.

Latest Developments
Andritz has received an order from Eldorado Brasil to supply a biomass handling system for the new Onça Pintada plant.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Andritz (biomass handling system).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
Eldorado Brasil, tel +55 67 3509 0320 or email assessoria@eldoradobrasil.com.br.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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