What Proviridis does

Proviridis is a French designer, builder, and operator of multi-energy refueling and charging infrastructure for road transport, founded in 2012 by Eric Ronco and headquartered in Rousset (Bouches-du-Rhône). The company operates through two principal brands: V-GAS, a network of public multi-energy stations dispensing compressed natural gas (GNC), liquefied natural gas (GNL), renewable BioGNV, ultra-rapid electric charging (150-200kW), and planned hydrogen refueling; and Z-E-N (Zero Emission Network), a dedicated ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging brand targeting passenger and light commercial segments. Stations are open 24/7 and integrate optional on-site photovoltaic generation (e.g., 65m² at Annecy, 150kW at Plan d'Orgon) and ADS-TEC Energy PowerBooster battery storage (280kW/244kWh) to enable high-capacity EV charging on grid-constrained sites. The proprietary station-management software handles payments (CB, V-GAS badges, DKV, UTA, ROMAC), real-time video surveillance, and 24/7 on-call service.

The business operates a dual model combining public-station transaction revenue (fuel/energy sales to fleets and individual operators) with private turnkey station projects for industrial and captive-fleet clients. Named private customers include Lafarge (Bouc-Bel-Air), VICAT/SATM (Chambéry), Pizzorno (Draguignan), Beltrame (Puget-sur-Argens), and Établissements Bonnefille. Beyond road transport, the company has expanded into maritime shore-power via a partnership with La Méridionale and Air Flow in Corsican ports. Pricing is usage-based: €0.35/kWh for ultra-rapid electric charging (substantially below Ionity) and GNV priced approximately 30% below diesel on average. Customers benefit from €10,000/truck government subsidies via ADEME AAP GNV programs, for which Proviridis has been a consecutive laureate in 2017 and 2018.

The company is majority-owned by Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations through Banque des Territoires, with Demeter (via the FMET ecological transport fund) joining as an investor in the €19 million third funding round closed in November 2019. As of recent disclosures the company operates 13+ stations across 9+ French regions (PACA, Grand-Est, Hauts-de-France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Occitanie, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Île-de-France, Pays de la Loire, Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a stated deployment target of 50 stations by 2025. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, and the strategic focus is on national coverage of multi-energy infrastructure supported by consortium partnerships with FNTR, TLF, FNTV, GRDF, and major vehicle OEMs (IVECO, SCANIA, MAN).

Name

Proviridis

Legal name

Groupe PROVIRIDIS

Website

https://proviridis.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Proviridis designs, builds, and operates multi-energy refueling stations (BioGNV, GNC, GNL, ultra-rapid electric charging, hydrogen) across France under the V-GAS and Z-E-N brands, serving commercial transport fleets, industrial clients, and EV drivers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Fuel Infrastructure

NAICS

Natural Gas Distribution (22121)

SIC

Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923)

akta.pro primary industry

Biofuel Blending, Storage & Terminal Operations (EUAAAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

RNG Liquefaction & Compression (Bio-LNG, Bio-CNG) (EUAAAEAF), Biofuels & Renewable Fuels Switching (Biomethane/RNG, Bio-oils, Sustainable Biomass) (EUABAJAD)

Keywords

• Alternative fuel infrastructure
• Multi-energy stations
• BioGNV distribution
• EV charging networks
• Fleet decarbonization

Headquarters

HQ city

Rousset

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public multi-energy station operation: Operation of V-GAS public stations offering BioGNV, GNC, GNL, electric charging, and hydrogen to fleet operators and transport companies. Revenue from fuel/energy sales and potentially station access fees.
2. Private station design and installation: Turnkey solutions for businesses including conception, installation, and commissioning of private fueling infrastructure. One-time revenue from construction and installation services.
3. Maintenance services: Preventive and corrective maintenance services for stations and charging equipment. Ongoing revenue from service contracts and technical support.
4. Energy supply: Supply of BioGNV, natural gas, and electricity to station operators and fleet customers. Optimization of resources including supply, energy volumes, and revenues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Proviridis designs, builds, and operates multi-energy refueling and charging stations for road transport decarbonization. The company distributes BioGNV (compressed and liquefied natural gas for vehicles), ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging (IRVE, 150-200kW), and planned hydrogen through its V-GAS and Z-E-N station networks. It also delivers turnkey private station solutions covering conception, installation, operation, maintenance, and 24/7 supervision for enterprise and industrial fleets.

Product overview

Proviridis operates as a designer and operator of green energy distribution infrastructure, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized around two main brands: V-GAS (multi-energy stations for natural gas and electric charging) and Z-E-N (electric vehicle ultra-rapid charging network). The core V-GAS offering provides public and private refueling stations dispensing compressed natural gas (GNC/NGV), liquefied natural gas (GNL/GNL), and renewable BioGNV alongside ultra-rapid electric charging and planned hydrogen capability. V-GAS stations serve primarily commercial vehicle fleets (trucks, buses) and are complemented by turnkey private station services. Supporting services include conception (custom design), exploitation (operations), maintenance, 24/7 supervision, and proprietary software for payments and data management. Battery storage integration (PowerBooster with ADS-TEC Energy) is offered as an add-on to manage grid power constraints and enable high-capacity EV charging. Payment integration encompasses CB, DKV, UTA, and V-GAS badge systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• V-GAS Multi-Energy Station Network
• V-GAS Private Station Turnkey Solutions
• Z-E-N (Zero Emission Network) EV Ultra-Rapid Charging

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions reduced by 80% with BioGNV vs diesel
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, supporting and regional.

• ADS-TEC EnergycoreTechnology or Integration · 16 December 2021Partnership for battery storage technology (PowerBooster) integrated into multi-energy stations. Enables ultra-rapid charging with limited grid connection. Three sites implemented: Plan d'Orgon, Dourges, Chalon-sur-Saône. 280kW power, 244kWh capacity per system.
• FNTV (Fédération Nationale des Transports de Voyageurs)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2018Consortium partner for ADEME AAP GNV/bioGNV projects. Represents passenger transport operators. Combined with TLF for government project bids.
• TLF (Transport et Logistique de France)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2018Consortium partner for ADEME AAP GNV/bioGNV projects. Represents freight transport and logistics companies. Combined with FNTV for government project bids.
• ADEME (Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l'Énergie)coreOthersGovernment agency providing subsidy programs (AAP GNV) enabling Proviridis customer access to 10,000€/truck subsidies. Laureate in 2017, 2018 programs. Also Conseil Régional PACA co-funder.
• GRDF (Gaz Réseau Distribution France)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNatural gas distribution operator. Partner in GNV station projects and GNVolontair device in Savoie. Present at station inaugurations (Dourges, Annecy).
• Lafarge FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiated call for tenders for fleet decarbonation. Proviridis built, invested, and operates BioGNV station at Bouc-Bel-Air (13) for Lafarge's transport fleet.
• VICAT/SATMmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCement manufacturer hosting GNV station at Chambéry site. Station operated by Proviridis under V-GAS brand for transport fleet fueling.
• IVECOsupportingOthersTruck manufacturer with GNV vehicle offerings. Mentioned as 'visionary constructor' supporting GNV sector development.
• SCANIAsupportingOthersTruck manufacturer with GNV vehicle offerings. Mentioned as 'visionary constructor' supporting GNV sector development.
• MAN (TRATON Group)supportingOthersTruck manufacturer with GNV vehicle offerings. Mentioned as 'visionary constructor' supporting GNV sector development.
• R-GDSregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in V-GAS Strasbourg station inauguration (March 2023) alongside ASTER for multi-energy station development.
• ASTERregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Strasbourg station project alongside R-GDS for green mobility infrastructure.
• La MéridionaleregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritime company pioneering shore power electrification. Proviridis provides LNG-powered generator for Corsican port electrification project.
• Air FlowregionalTechnology or IntegrationCompany based in Rousset (co-located with Proviridis) that developed LNG-powered generator system for Corsican shore power project with La Méridionale.
• DELTA 3regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogistics platform operator. President Christophe Pilch present at Dourges (62) station inauguration.
• Conseil Régional PACAsupportingOthersRegional council providing investment subsidies alongside ADEME and European Commission.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• TotalEnergies: French-headquartered global energy major operating multi-energy retail stations (fuels, EV charging, hydrogen) across France and Europe. Directly comparable because it sells BioGNV, EV charging, and hydrogen at the same station format that Proviridis targets, but with vastly greater scale, brand, and capital.
• Engie (ENGIE Vianeo): French energy utility operating ENGIE Vianeo, a public EV charging network in France. Comparable as a multi-energy infrastructure operator with deep utility relationships, but competes from a broader energy portfolio rather than specialising in transport refueling/charging like Proviridis.
• EDF (EDF Pulse Mobility): French national electricity utility with an EV charging and mobility business (EDF Pulse Mobility) targeting fleets and public charging. Comparable on the EV charging distribution side, but EDF brings sovereign-scale balance sheet and incumbent electricity-supply economics.
• Shell Mobility: Global oil major rapidly expanding Shell Recharge EV charging and Bio-LNG/biofuels at retail stations across Europe. Comparable in multi-energy retail ambition, but operates at a vastly different scale and competes from legacy fuel-station real estate.

Direct peers

• Ionity: Pan-European ultra-rapid EV charging joint venture among automakers (BMW, Mercedes, Ford, VW, Hyundai). Direct peer because Proviridis explicitly benchmarks its €0.35/kWh Z-E-N pricing against Ionity. Both target long-distance and fleet EV drivers with high-power charging.
• AVIA (French network): Independent French fuel-station network also offering alternative fuels (GNV, EV charging) at retail sites. Comparable as a multi-energy retail operator serving transport and fleet customers in France, though with a longer legacy in conventional fuels.

Others

• GRDF (Gaz Réseau Distribution France): French natural gas distribution system operator and Proviridis partner. Comparable because it manages the gas grid that feeds Proviridis's BioGNV stations and is itself developing mobility applications (GNVolontair), but is a regulated infrastructure utility rather than a retail fuel operator.

Emerging players

• Hype (Hydrogen Council / Hype Taxi): Paris-based hydrogen mobility operator deploying hydrogen refueling stations for taxi and light-commercial fleets. Comparable as an emerging multi-energy station operator in France with a future-fuel focus, but specialising in hydrogen where Proviridis is biomethane-led.
• Waga Energy: French biomethane producer using landfill-gas upgrading technology. Adjacent/emerging peer because Waga produces the renewable natural gas that Proviridis distributes; vertical integration or partnership pressure between the two is a credible scenario.

Regional players

• Clean Energy Fuels: US-headquartered operator of RNG and CNG/LNG refueling stations for heavy-duty trucks. Comparable business model (alternative-fuel station network for fleets) but operates primarily in North America rather than competing with Proviridis in France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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