DNV has announced the proposed acquisition of Automa Power & Utilities S.A., a leading Brazilian technology company that provides integrated monitoring, control, and performance management solutions for multi-technology power plants, including renewables, transmission, and distribution grids. The move reinforces DNV’s position as an end-to-end digital operations partner for utilities and independent power producers (IPPs) worldwide.

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in São Paulo, Automa manages over 60?GW of renewable capacity and controls more than 200 substations in Brazil through its SCADA platforms, operation-support tools, and substation protection and control systems. In 2024, the company expanded into Europe with an office in Porto, Portugal, and successfully deployed systems for solar plants in France, Germany, Italy, Croatia, and Poland.

Remi Eriksen, Group President and CEO of DNV, said the acquisition is a major step in supporting the energy transition: “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.”

Ditlev Engel, CEO of Energy Systems at DNV, highlighted the expansion of DNV’s digital capabilities: “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. 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.”

For his part, Juan Carlos Arévalo, Executive Vice President of DNV’s new digital and data solutions unit, added: “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 providing a full suite of solutions to clients.”

Finally, Marcelo Ferreira, CEO of Automa, said the deal marks a new chapter for the company: “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.”

The transaction has been signed and submitted for review and approval by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) in Brazil. It is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.