Who We Are

About BHUTAN AUTOMATION

Engineering automation and control solutions for Bhutan's hydropower sector, as a joint venture of Druk Green Power Corporation and Andritz Hydro.

The joint Company

A Joint Venture, Built for Bhutan’s Energy Future.

BHUTAN AUTOMATION specializes in manufacturing and implementation of state-of-the-art automation systems and other secondary equipment for industrial applications. It is a Joint Venture Company of Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC), Bhutan and Andritz Hydro Private Limited (AHPL), India.

At BHUTAN AUTOMATION, we strive to lead the industry by delivering lasting automation and control solutions for evolving energy systems — through design, engineering, manufacturing, implementation and ongoing support.

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Druk Green Power Corporation

Manages four hydropower plants across Bhutan, bringing unmatched local operational expertise to every project.

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Andritz Hydro Private Limited

120 years of hydropower engineering, with installed equipment generating over 420,000 MW globally.

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What We Stand For

Excellence. Innovation. Quality. Sustainability.

Excellence

Outstanding service and technical rigour applied to every panel, system and commissioning.

Innovation

Technological innovation across SCADA, control and hydropower engineering.

Quality

Quality assurance backed by ISO 9001:2015 certification, at every stage of delivery.

Sustainability

Environmental responsibility guiding hydropower automation that supports clean energy.

Leadership

Board of Directors.

Ugyen Namgyal
Ugyen Namgyal
Chairman · Non-Independent & Non-Executive Director

Director, Finance & Investments at DGPC. CPA (Australia). Previously CEO of Druk Hydro Energy Limited.

Dr. Josef M Ullmer
Dr. Josef M Ullmer
Non-Independent & Non-Executive Director

President Director, Regional Executive Asia & Oceania at Andritz Hydro, overseeing 2,500 employees and €450 million in annual sales.

Dr. Thomas Harbort
Dr. Thomas Harbort
Non-Independent & Executive Director

Vice President of Global Automation at Andritz Hydro since 2007. PhD, University of Stuttgart.

Yonten Jamtsho
Yonten Jamtsho
Non-Independent & Non-Executive Director

Director, Chukha & Tala Hydropower Plants. 23+ years of experience delivering hydropower projects.

Deepen Sharma
Deepen Sharma
Non-Independent & Executive Director · CEO

M.Tech in Power Electronics, IIT New Delhi. Appointed Chief Executive Officer in April 2025.

Our Structure

How We’re Organized.

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  • Board
    • CEO
      • CTO
        • Project Management Unit
        • Manufacturing Unit
      • Finance & Accounting
      • ICT
      • Procurement
      • HR & Administration, and Stores (MMD)Outsourced to DGPC
Parent Organizations

Two Companies. One Engineering Standard.

Druk Green Power Corporation

DGPC, a subsidiary of Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), manages Bhutan’s renewable energy projects — particularly hydropower — to enhance the country’s wealth sustainably. It owns and operates four hydropower plants (BHP, CHP, KHP, THP) and invests in the Nikachhu and Khorlochhu projects, alongside an ISO-certified hydropower service centre.

Andritz Hydro Private Limited

AHPL, based in India, is a subsidiary of Andritz Hydro GmbH (Austria). It is a key player in India’s hydropower sector, supplying equipment and services across Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand — leveraging Andritz Hydro’s 120 years of global expertise, with installed equipment generating over 420,000 MW worldwide.

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