Special Dog acquires 25.16% stake in 30 MW Santo Antônio do Caiapó PCH for self-generation

Special Dog, controlled by the Manfrim group, acquired a 25.16% stake in the 30 MW Santo Antônio do Caiapó small hydroelectric plant (PCH) from Rialma Companhia Energética to enable energy self-production by equivalence. The PCH is located on the Caiapó River, spanning the municipalities of Ivolândia, Arenópolis, and Caiapônia in Goiás state, Brazil. This transaction allows Special Dog to directly utilize a portion of the plant’s generation capacity under Brazil’s self-production regulatory framework. The deal supports Special Dog’s strategy to secure long-term, stable power supply for its operations through renewable hydroelectric assets. The article was published on 2026-03-18, and no financial terms were disclosed. Manfrim is the parent company overseeing the investment.