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    Environmental and economic impact of the use of natural gas for generating electricity in The Amazon: A case study
    (INSTITUTO DE TECNOLOGIA, 2015) SILVA, Wagner Ferreira; CAMPOS, Lucila M. S.; MOYA-RODRIGUEZ, Jorge L.; LEITE, Jandecy Cabral; MAGALHÃES, Edilson Marques
    The study assessed the environmental and economic impacts of replacing heavy fuel oil (HFO) with natural gas (NG) in a thermoelectric plant in the Amazon, Brazil, from 2010 to 2012. Results showed a 20% reduction in energy generation costs (R$ 282/MWh in 2012) and significant decreases in CO₂, NOₓ, and SOₓ emissions. Despite an average thermal efficiency of 37.86%, the analysis underscores the economic and environmental feasibility of NG, recommending combined-cycle technologies for further optimization. Specific consumption, capacity factors, and emission data were compared, highlighting benefits aligned with sustainable energy policies.