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Eneva’s engineers cut 20 hours in one month using Microsoft 365 Copilot 

Author: Beyondsoft Brazil

THE CHALLENGE 

Eneva is Brazil’s largest private natural gas operator, handling exploration, production, and energy generation. The company runs 15 natural gas fields across Brazil’s major basins and operates thermal power plants in multiple states, plus solar facilities in Bahia, with a total power generation capacity of 6.8 GW. 

As AI (artificial intelligence) tools became mainstream, Eneva is promoting the use of AI through the adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot, providing employees with an assistant to support their daily activities and they saw an opportunity for their employees to solve problems more efficiently across its natural gas and power generation operations. Their goals were simple:  

THE SOLUTION 

Eneva chose Microsoft 365 Copilot because they were already using the Microsoft 365 suite. Adding Copilot was easier and more secure accelerating time-to-value.  

They knew they needed help with change management and AI adoption, so they partnered with us. 

Led by Luiz Frias, Head of Data & AI, and Renata Dannemann, Head of the Change Management Office, they launched the AI adoption project. Instead of forcing it on everyone, they let curious employees volunteer. The project combined technical training with hands-on mentoring to promote safe, efficient AI use. 

We looked at daily tasks that Eneva’s team shared and showed them how Copilot could reduce repetitive work and deliver smarter results. The breakthrough came when we demonstrated the wide range of ways Copilot could save time and act as their digital co-worker. 

It’s important to understand that change affects employees’ daily routines. With this project, Eneva wanted to increase engagement and encourage continuous learning through hands-on experience with Copilot. 

João Labre, Change Management Specialist and Director of Modern Workplace

Engineering Team Gains 20 Hours Back Every Month  

The star example was Civil Engineer Fernanda Cristovão, who used Copilot and Power Automate to automate spreadsheet management and safety training reminders for numerical reservoir simulation work. His solution saves the Engineering team about 20 hours per month, freeing up time for strategic work. 

“I use Copilot daily, and it’s been fundamental in improving my productivity,” said Fernanda. “I’m now a fan of artificial intelligence.” 

The Ripple Effect 

“Fernanda’s work and creativity got recognized, which motivated other employees to see how AI could improve their operations,” said Luiz Frias. “The community meets regularly to share experiences and show how they use AI. Different departments inspire each other.” 

Copilot keeps Eneva’s data secure and private, so employees can use AI tools without worrying about information leaks. This gives the team confidence to use the technology, helping them work more efficiently and think differently about problems. 

The project also created an internal AI community with regular meetings focused on sharing experiences and encouraging employees from different areas to use the technology, even those without technical backgrounds. 

THE RESULTS 

• Engineering team saves 20 hours per month through Fernanda’s automation 
• Internal AI community formed with regular knowledge-sharing meetings 
• Employees across departments started experimenting with AI solutions 
• Increased productivity and engagement without compromising data security 
• Culture shift toward innovation and continuous learning 

In partnership with us, Eneva achieved 97% AI adoption among active employees and aims to train at least 100 professionals by the end of 2025. 

The partnership strengthens our position in the Brazilian market as a trusted advisor and partner to drive Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption. “We’re excited about the results this collaboration has brought. The integration of Copilot is changing the way employees interact with technology, and our commitment is to guide them to face future challenges with confidence,” says João Labre. 

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