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DNV has announced the proposed acquisition of Automa Power & Utilities S.A., a prominent Brazilian technology company offering integrated monitoring, control, and performance management solutions for multi-technology power plants including renewables, transmission and distribution grids.
This strategic move strengthens DNV’s position as an end-to-end digital operations partner for utilities and independent power producers (IPPs) globally covering the full energy system. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in São Paulo, Automa has built a reputation for delivering advanced supervision and control solutions for hydro, wind, and solar power plants.
Its portfolio includes SCADA platforms, operation-support tools, and substation protection and control systems, with over 60 GW of renewable capacity under management and more than 200 substations controlled by its solutions in Brazil. In 2024, Automa expanded into Europe with an office in Porto, Portugal, and has successfully deployed systems for solar plants in France, Germany, Italy, Croatia and Poland.
The transaction has been signed and submitted to Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense, CADE (Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica), for review and approval. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Digitalization is among key enablers of energy transition
Remi Eriksen, Group President and CEO, DNV, said: “The energy transition is moving forward with digitalization as a key enabler. By combining Automa’s advanced digital solutions with DNV’s global domain expertise, we are creating unique digital capabilities that will help our customers manage complexity and unlock new opportunities for growth in the energy industry.”
The transaction has been signed and submitted to Brazil’s regulatory body CADE
Ditlev Engel, CEO of Energy Systems, DNV, added: “Our vision is to be the trusted partner for the entire energy value chain. Monitoring and controlling all assets and operations in the energy system will be crucial for effective and efficient use of energy, providing secure and reliable energy to society. So, I am looking forward to welcoming 300 future colleagues from Automa. By joining forces with DNV’s existing digital and data solutions teams for Energy Systems, we will have a global digital business team of 1,200 energy experts ready to work closely with our 4,950 other energy colleagues, ensuring that our customers have an energy business partner of more than 6,150 energy experts globally, covering all parts of the energy system.
“Together, we will offer utilities and independent power producers a comprehensive suite of digital tools and services, underpinned by full energy systems thinking, to optimize real-time performance and enhance resilience.”
New chapter of growth for Automa
Juan Carlos Arévalo, Executive Vice President of the new digital and data solutions unit, highlighted: “The acquisition of Automa creates an amazing opportunity to drive meaningful change across the energy industry. By combining Automa’s expertise with DNV’s advanced software capabilities and one of the strongest energy data foundations in the sector, we look forward to provide a full suite of solutions to clients. This strategic integration will enhance our ability to help customers navigate the complexity of the global energy transition with confidence and clarity.”
Marcelo Ferreira, CEO of Automa, commented: “For Automa, the transaction represents a new chapter of growth. We will connect the experience built in Brazil and Europe with a global network of experts and technologies. The strong collaborative culture combined with technical expertise will be further strengthened, creating development opportunities for customers, partners, and employees.”
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