Automa is entering a new chapter with the signing of an agreement for its potential entry into the DNV ecosystem. DNV is a Norway-based global group recognized internationally for its expertise in risk management, certification, quality assurance, and solutions supporting the energy transition. The transaction was officially announced by DNV on its global website, reinforcing a shared ambition to scale digital solutions for the global energy sector.
The transaction is subject to approval by Brazil?s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) and to customary closing conditions. If completed, it represents a strategic step in expanding the international reach of the digital solutions Automa has developed over nearly two decades.
The agreement reflects a shared view of the challenges facing the global power sector, which is becoming increasingly complex as renewable energy continues to scale and new generation and distribution models emerge. In 2024, global investments in the energy transition reached approximately R$ 2.1 trillion, nearly twice the amount invested in fossil fuels. With a global commitment to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, the challenge extends beyond capital investment to the ability to monitor, control, and operate increasingly distributed and intermittent energy systems. In this context, digitalization plays a critical role in improving efficiency, reliability, and system resilience.
For DNV, the potential transaction represents an opportunity to strengthen its digital capabilities across the entire energy system by combining global expertise with highly specialized technical capabilities developed by Automa in Brazil. According to Remi Eriksen, Group President and CEO of DNV, digitalization is a key enabler of the energy transition, helping to build more reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy systems. The integration of Automa?s advanced digital solutions with DNV?s global knowledge could support clients in managing system complexity and unlocking new growth opportunities across the energy industry.
If approved, the transaction strategy provides that Automa will retain its culture, founder-led leadership, and brand, operating under the signature "a DNV company." This step would place Automa within a global ecosystem that enhances its technical depth and international reach, while preserving the agility and service excellence that define the company.
Founded in Brazil in 2006, Automa has established a strong position in the Brazilian power sector and is currently responsible for monitoring and controlling approximately 60 GW of installed capacity. Over its history, the company has delivered more than 1,000 projects. In 2024 alone, Automa?s digital solutions helped avoid more than 35,000 tons of CO? emissions by improving the operational efficiency of monitored energy assets.
In recent years, Automa?s growth has also been supported by the investment of GEF Capital Partners, strengthening the company?s organizational structure and preparing it for a new phase of expansion. This includes accelerating its international growth strategy, with projects already delivered in European markets.
According to Marcelo Ferreira, CEO of Automa, the agreement represents an important milestone in the company?s journey. The potential transaction could connect experience built in Brazil and Europe to a global ecosystem of knowledge and technology, expanding Automa?s ability to create positive impact in the energy sector and support its clients throughout the energy transition.