What Hydrodata does

Hydrodata S.p.A. is an Italian engineering and applied research firm founded in 1976 as H.C. Hydrodataconsult by professors and engineers from the Polytechnic of Turin. The company provides specialized services in hydraulic engineering, hydrology, hydrogeology, hydro-ecology, and environmental monitoring, organized into four integrated service divisions: Engineering (project design from feasibility through construction supervision and commissioning), Technical-Economic Consulting (360-degree advisory on water resource optimization, including M&A support), Applied Research (numerical and physical hydrodynamic modelling, environmental monitoring plans, ecological flow and sediment studies), and the Models and Measurements Laboratory (mobile field measurements, hydraulic physical models, water quality and topographic-bathymetric surveys).

The company's core technology stack comprises BIM-based design for complex hydraulic works, numerical hydrodynamic modelling covering hydrodynamics, geomorphological evolution, advection-dispersion, pollutant degradation, and ecological processes (nutrient cycles, eutrophication), digital twin construction of water distribution networks for operational decision support, proprietary PRFV (glass fiber) trenchless relining technology for hydraulic tunnels (validated at the 1 km Glorenza tunnel and 64 m Zoccolo Dam), and physical hydraulic models. The firm operates a hydrometric monitoring network of over 100 stations for ARPA Piemonte and is a permanent partner of DHI (Danish Hydraulic Institute) since 1991.

Hydrodata operates as a B2B professional services firm generating revenue through project-based fees on engineering, consulting, applied research, and laboratory/monitoring engagements. Customers are acquired via competitive bidding on public tenders and direct contracts with government entities (Regions, Provinces, Municipalities, AATO district authorities), Italian utilities (Acquedotto Pugliese, Acquevenete), infrastructure concessionaires (Autostrade per l'Italia), and hydroelectric producers. The largest commercial relationships are intra-group, with Alperia Greenpower and Alperia Vipower consuming engineering services for hydroelectric plant and dam rehabilitation projects. Alperia S.p.A. has held a 50.51% controlling stake since October 2020 and exercises management and coordination; Hydrodata in turn holds a 99% stake in Alperia Innoveering S.r.l.

Name

Hydrodata

Legal name

Hydrodata S.p.A.

Website

https://hydrodata.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hydrodata is an Italian engineering and applied research firm providing hydraulic engineering, hydrology, technical-economic consulting, and environmental monitoring services to government agencies, utilities, infrastructure managers, and hydroelectric producers across Italy, controlled by Alperia S.p.A.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic Engineering Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydropower Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management (O&M, Spares, Performance) (EUAMADAE), Hydrology, Environmental & Fish Passage Solutions (Flow Modeling, Mitigation, Fish Ladders) (EUAMADAK), Hydropower Plant Controls, SCADA & Digital Optimization (Automation, Monitoring, Analytics) (EUAMADAG), Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

Keywords

• Hydraulic engineering services
• Water resource management
• Hydrological consulting
• Environmental monitoring services
• Hydroelectric infrastructure design

Headquarters

HQ city

Italia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Hydrodata provides engineering services including feasibility studies, definitive and executive design, construction supervision, safety coordination, and commissioning of hydraulic works. Revenue is generated through professional service fees on project-based engagements.
2. Technical-Economic Consulting: 360-degree technical and economic consulting to optimize water management and use, including feasibility analyses, support for local authorities, and strategic development initiatives in water resource use including M&A transactions.
3. Applied Research Services: Research activities in hydrology, hydraulics, hydrogeology, hydroecology and environment including monitoring plans, field surveys, and specialized studies.
4. Laboratory and Field Services: Mobile laboratory activities for qualitative and quantitative monitoring of surface and groundwater, including flow measurements, hydraulic tests, water quality analyses, and topographic-bathymetric surveys.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hydrodata is an Italian engineering consulting firm providing hydraulic engineering, technical-economic consulting, applied research, and mobile laboratory services for water resource management. The company delivers services from feasibility studies and design through construction supervision and commissioning, supported by advanced numerical and physical hydrodynamic modelling, hydrometric monitoring networks, and digital twin technology for water distribution networks. Clients include government entities, integrated water service utilities, hydroelectric energy producers, and infrastructure managers across Italy.

Product overview

Hydrodata is a professional services company offering four integrated service divisions focused on water resource management: Engineering (Ingegneria), Technical-Economic Consulting (Consulenza Tecnico-Economica), Applied Research (Ricerca Applicata), and Models and Measurements Laboratory (Laboratorio Modelli e Misure). These divisions work together to provide comprehensive services from project conception through construction supervision, supported by field monitoring and advanced numerical modeling capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ingegneria (Engineering Services) Hydraulic engineering services covering conception, feasibility studies, design at all levels, construction supervision, safety management, and technical direction through commissioning. Uses BIM (Building Information Modelling) technology for complex projects. Targeted at government entities, water utilities, hydroelectric producers, and infrastructure managers.
• Consulenza Tecnico-Economica (Technical-Economic Consulting) 360-degree technical and economic consulting to optimize water management and use, including technical-economic feasibility analyses, support for local authorities on integrated water resource management, and strategic development initiatives including M&A transaction support.
• Ricerca Applicata (Applied Research) Analysis and research in hydrology, hydraulics, hydrogeology, and hydroecology with advanced numerical and physical modeling support. Includes environmental monitoring plans, hydrometric networks, ecological flow optimization, and sediment management for institutional clients and research projects.
• Laboratorio Modelli e Misure (Models and Measurements Laboratory) Mobile laboratory services performing flow measurements, hydraulic tests, water quality analyses, topographic-bathymetric surveys, small and large physical hydraulic models, and continuous monitoring network installation and management. Serves environmental agencies, utilities, and infrastructure managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 594 million euro investment program supported through Piano d'Ambito planning
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alperia GreenpowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlperia Greenpower is a key client and strategic partner for Hydrodata on hydroelectric projects. Hydrodata provides engineering, design, and construction supervision services for Alperia Greenpower's hydroelectric facilities, including dam rehabilitation and tunnel relining projects.
• Alperia VipowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHydrodata supports Alperia Vipower in managing hydroelectric facilities, providing emergency response, investigation, and rehabilitation design services such as the Glorenza tunnel relining project.
• Alperia Innoveering S.r.l.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlperia Innoveering S.r.l. is a company owned 99% by Hydrodata S.p.A. and 1% by Alperia S.p.A., based in Bolzano. It focuses on engineering and innovation services.
• DHI (Danish Hydraulic Institute)coreTechnology or IntegrationSince 1991, Hydrodata has been a permanent partner of DHI, a world leader in applied research and implementation of hydro-informatics simulation codes. The partnership provides access to advanced numerical modelling tools.
• ARPA PiemontecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2003, Hydrodata has collaborated with ARPA Piemonte for management of the instrumental hydrometric monitoring network and production of daily hydrometric bulletins and regional hydrological annals. Partnership has been confirmed for over 20 years with third consecutive five-year monitoring contract.
• Associazione Idrotecnica Italiana (AII)minorOthersHydrodata has been an active member of AII for over 30 years, participating in technical conferences and contributing to publications.
• OICE (Confindustria)minorOthersHydrodata has been a member of OICE-Confindustria since 1999.
• ITCOLD - Comitato Nazionale Italiano per le Grandi DigheminorOthersMember of the Italian National Committee for Large Dams, participating in international congresses.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ramboll Group: Ramboll is a major European engineering, consulting, and design firm with significant water and environment practices. Overlaps with Hydrodata in water resources, flood protection, and hydraulic engineering, but at much larger international scale.
• Tractebel (Engie): Tractebel is a large European engineering consultancy with significant water, energy, and infrastructure practices. It operates at much larger scale across broader geographies but competes with Hydrodata for water/dam/hydropower mandates from institutional clients.
• WSP Global Inc. WSP is a global professional services consultancy with strong Water and Environment practices serving utilities and public sector clients. Competitor for similar mandates; vastly larger scale and international presence than Hydrodata.
• Stantec Inc. Stantec is a global engineering firm with a major Water practice providing consulting and design services to utilities and public agencies. Much larger scale and global footprint but comparable offerings in water network design, hydraulic modelling, and dam safety.
• Norconsult AS: Norconsult is a leading Nordic engineering consultancy with hydropower, water, and environment divisions directly comparable to Hydrodata's service portfolio. Larger scale and broader geographic reach but similar technical DNA in dam engineering and water infrastructure.
• AECOM: AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm with substantial Water and Environment practices serving utilities, governments, and energy clients. Comparable offerings in water resources, hydraulic modelling, and dam engineering, but at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Danish Hydraulic Institute (DHI): DHI is a global leader in applied hydro-informatics and hydraulic modelling — the same core domain as Hydrodata. DHI is already Hydrodata's permanent partner since 1991, indicating directly comparable technical offering in numerical hydrodynamic modelling, hydrology, and water resources software/consulting.
• Technital S.p.A. Technital is an Italian engineering consultancy specialized in hydraulic, transport, and infrastructure projects. Comparable in size and Italian footprint to Hydrodata, with overlapping service lines in water engineering, dams, and feasibility/design for institutional clients.

Regional players

• Art S.r.l. Art S.r.l. is an Italian environmental consulting firm based in Parma, in which Hydrodata holds a 5% stake. Comparable Italian environmental/scientific consulting services, smaller scale, primarily regional.
• MM S.p.A. (Metropolitana Milanese): MM S.p.A. is the in-house engineering and services arm of the Milan metropolitan area with deep Italian water utility expertise, serving similar municipal/institutional clients as Hydrodata. Primarily regional (Lombardy) and integrated with a single utility client versus Hydrodata's multi-region professional services model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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