AXIA Energia Selects ANDRITZ to Modernize Itumbiara Hydropower Plant in Brazil
The Itumbiara hydropower plant on the border between the Brazilian states of Goiás and Minas Gerais (Image source: ANDRITZ AG)
The order has a value in the lower double-digit million-euro range and is included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the fourth quarter of 2025.
The Itumbiara plant, located on the border between the Brazilian states of Goiás and Minas Gerais, has been in continuous operation since 1980. The contract covers the complete renewal of the plant’s protection, control, and supervision systems, as well as voltage and speed governors, mechanical components, and related equipment.
“Upgrading these systems is essential to address technological obsolescence and strengthen operational resilience,” says Sérgio Gomes, Sales Director at ANDRITZ Hydropower Brazil.
Automation systems play a critical role in the safe and efficient operation of hydropower plants. They include key functions such as generator excitation, protection, turbine governing, synchronization, and plant-wide monitoring and control. Building on around 40 years of experience in hydropower automation, ANDRITZ will implement advanced digital technologies, including its proprietary HIPASE platform and robust cybersecurity measures, to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performance operation.
The modernization of the Itumbiara hydropower plant represents an important technological advancement that supports the long-term energy efficiency, security, and sustainability of Brazil’s energy system.
Source: ANDRITZ AG
