Mabanaft
Mabanaft (MB Energy) is a Hamburg-based private energy distributor providing integrated import, storage, and delivery of conventional and low-carbon liquid fuels — including heating oil, diesel, HVO, LPG, marine and aviation fuels — to households, commercial fleets, industry, agriculture, aviation, and shipping across Europe, USA, and Singapore.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1947
- HeadquartersHouston, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Mabanaft does
Mabanaft, operating commercially under the MB Energy brand, is a privately held German energy company (legal entity MB Energy Holding GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Hamburg) that provides an integrated supply chain for conventional and low-carbon liquid energy products. Its operations span import, storage, and distribution across Europe, the United States, and Singapore, supported by >1,800 employees, >80 offices, and >400 truck stops in >10 countries. The company traces its origins to 1947 and serves private households, SMBs, commercial fleets, industrial and manufacturing customers, agricultural operators, public facilities, fuel station resellers, and the aviation and maritime sectors.
The product portfolio spans 16+ SKUs across conventional fuels (heating oil, diesel, gasoline, LPG, bitumen, ship and aviation fuels), renewables and biofuels (HVO renewable diesel, wood pellets, firewood, sustainable aviation fuel), ancillary products (lubricants, AdBlue, cylinder gas), and a 'New Energy' line covering ammonia, hydrogen, and synthetic e-fuels. The OilFox smart tank monitoring device provides automated consumption tracking for residential heating oil customers. The company is also pursuing biofuel production R&D through a €12.4 million grant-funded green methanol and biomethanol partnership with Australian renewable energy firm Vast announced in February 2024.
Mabanaft makes money primarily through transaction-fee-based distribution and trading of energy products: wholesale fuel supply to fuel station resellers, direct delivery of heating oil and LPG to private households, fleet fueling via truck stops, and direct commercial/industrial supply contracts. Go-to-market is sales-led with direct delivery infrastructure, B2B sales teams, and digital marketing channels (corporate website, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies with market conditions and customer type; the company does not report revenue publicly.
Mabanaft firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Mabanaft
- Legal name
- MB Energy Holding GmbH & Co. KG
- Website
- https://mabanaft.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1947
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Mabanaft (MB Energy) is a Hamburg-based private energy distributor providing integrated import, storage, and delivery of conventional and low-carbon liquid fuels — including heating oil, diesel, HVO, LPG, marine and aviation fuels — to households, commercial fleets, industry, agriculture, aviation, and shipping across Europe, USA, and Singapore.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Mabanaft industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fuel Distribution and Trading
- NAICS
- Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)
- SIC
- Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fleet Management Services (Lifecycle, Compliance, Safety, Driver Programs) (TLABAHAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Last-Mile & Delivery Fleet Rental/Leasing (Vans, Box Trucks, Cargo Bikes) (TLABAHAG)
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Where Mabanaft is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Mabanaft business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Energy Product Distribution: Distribution and trading of conventional and sustainable liquid energy products including heating oil, diesel, LPG, biofuels, and renewable fuels to private households, businesses, and industrial customers
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels4 records
Mabanaft product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Mabanaft, operating under the MB Energy brand, is an integrated energy company that imports, stores, and distributes conventional and low-carbon liquid energy products including heating oil, diesel, LPG, HVO renewable diesel, biofuels, marine and aviation fuels, bitumen, lubricants, and emerging new energy products (hydrogen, ammonia, e-fuels). The company operates an end-to-end supply chain spanning more than 400 truck stops and over 80 offices across Europe, the USA, and Singapore, serving private households, commercial fleets, industrial producers, agriculture, aviation, and shipping customers.
Product overview
Mabanaft, operating under the MB Energy brand, is an integrated energy company offering a broad portfolio of conventional and low-carbon liquid energy products spanning the full supply chain from import and storage to distribution. The core offering consists of conventional fuels (heating oil, diesel, gasoline, LPG, heavy fuel oil, bitumen), biofuels (HVO renewable diesel, pellets, firewood), and advanced low-carbon products (New Energy covering ammonia, hydrogen, and synthetic e-fuels including sustainable aviation fuel). The portfolio includes 16 distinct product lines across residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, logistics, aviation, and maritime sectors. Ancillary services include smart tank monitoring (OilFox), on-site farm tank installations, fuel station solutions, and industry glossaries. The company also pursues innovation through investment projects such as the green methanol and biomethanol/e-fuels initiative with partner Vast, funded by a €12.4 million grant.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- OilFox: Smart monitoring solution for oil tanks
- MB Energy
Products and services
- Heating Oil (Heizöl) Conventional heating oil delivered to private households and commercial customers as a primary residential and commercial heating fuel.
- Pellets Wood pellets made from renewable raw materials, sold as a heating fuel for residential and commercial heating systems.
- Diesel Conventional diesel fuel distributed via truck stops and direct delivery to commercial fleet operators, logistics companies, and industrial customers.
- HVO (Renewable Diesel) Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil — a renewable, sustainable diesel alternative distributed under the MB Energy brand as a lower-carbon transport fuel option.
- LPG (Flüssiggas) Liquefied petroleum gas supplied to private households and commercial properties for heating and energy applications.
- OilFox Smart Tank Monitoring Smart oil tank monitoring device and service that tracks fuel oil levels in real time, enabling automated ordering and consumption tracking for homeowners.
- New Energy (Hydrogen, Ammonia, E-fuels) Next-generation low-carbon energy products including ammonia, hydrogen, and synthetic e-fuels, positioned as part of the company's energy transition strategy.
- Lubricants (Schmierstoffe) Industrial and automotive lubricants that protect machinery and ensure longevity of mechanical systems.
- AdBlue Diesel exhaust fluid (Aqueous Urea Solution 32.5%) used in selective catalytic reduction systems to reduce NOx emissions from diesel engines.
- Cylinder Gas (Flaschengas) LPG sold in refillable cylinders for camping, commercial use, and grilling applications.
- Ship Fuels (Schiffkraftstoffe) Heavy fuel oil (HFO) and other marine fuels supplied to the commercial shipping industry.
- Farm Tanks (Hoftankstellen) On-site fuel storage and dispensing solutions for agricultural and commercial operations, enabling independence from external fuel stations.
- Gasoline (Ottokraftstoffe) Motor gasoline supplied to farm tank installations and independent fuel retail stations.
- Bitumen Bituminous binder used in road construction and industrial applications.
- Firewood (Kaminholz) Seasoned beech and mixed firewood sold as a supplementary heating fuel for residential fireplaces and stoves.
- Fuel Stations & Reseller Solutions Energy solutions and supply services for fuel station operators and resellers, including product distribution and commercial support.
- Industrial & Commercial Energy Solutions Integrated energy supply services for industrial operations and commercial production facilities, covering heating, transport, and process energy needs.
Companies that use Mabanaft
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Mabanaft technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Mabanaft partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- VastcoreMabanaft secured a €12.4 million grant for a green methanol project in partnership with Australian renewable energy firm Vast. The project aims to develop biofuels including biomethanol and e-fuels, representing Mabanaft's strategic investment in sustainable energy transition technologies.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Mabanaft competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Mabanaft social profiles
Digital presenceMabanaft financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Mabanaft leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Mabanaft funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Mabanaft M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Mabanaft
What does Mabanaft do?
Mabanaft, operating under the MB Energy brand, is an integrated energy company that imports, stores, and distributes conventional and low-carbon liquid energy products including heating oil, diesel, LPG, HVO renewable diesel, biofuels, marine and aviation fuels, bitumen, lubricants, and emerging new energy products (hydrogen, ammonia, e-fuels). The company operates an end-to-end supply chain spanning more than 400 truck stops and over 80 offices across Europe, the USA, and Singapore, serving private households, commercial fleets, industrial producers, agriculture, aviation, and shipping customers.
Is Mabanaft a public or private company?
Mabanaft is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Mabanaft founded?
Mabanaft was founded in 1947. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Mabanaft based?
Mabanaft is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.
How does Mabanaft make money?
One revenue line is on record: energy Product Distribution.
Does Mabanaft have an API?
No public API is recorded for Mabanaft.
What industry is Mabanaft in?
Mabanaft's product category is Fuel Distribution and Trading. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLABAHAJ, Fleet Management Services (Lifecycle, Compliance, Safety, Driver Programs), with a secondary code of TLABAHAG, Last-Mile & Delivery Fleet Rental/Leasing (Vans, Box Trucks, Cargo Bikes). Its NAICS code is 33392 and its SIC code is 3537.