Octopus Energy acquires Danish automated power trading company BD Energy
Type: Acquisition · Technology: Transmission · Country: Denmark · Announced: 2026-09-01
Octopus Energy completed the acquisition of BD Energy, a Danish automated power trading company specializing in electricity trading during the final 24 hours before grid delivery. The deal integrates BD Energy’s proprietary algorithmic trading platform into Octopus Energy Trading, the power trading division of Octopus Energy Group. BD Energy, founded in 2022, operates across 25 electricity pricing zones in 15 countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, and the US, with 99% of its trades executed via algorithms. The acquisition enables Octopus Energy to deploy BD Energy’s technology across larger volumes and expand its automated trading infrastructure globally. BD Energy’s 31 employees and management team will remain based in Denmark post-acquisition, ensuring continuity of operations.
Counterparties
- BD Energy (Seller)
- Octopus Energy (Buyer)
- Octopus Energy Trading (Parent Company)
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