What Antargaz does

Antargaz is a French LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) distributor headquartered in Courbevoie, supplying propane and butane across residential and professional segments throughout metropolitan France. Its core technology is the storage, delivery, and metering of LPG via three formats: above-ground and buried tanks (citerne), portable cylinders (bouteilles) at 5kg, 13kg, and 35kg sizes, and underground pipeline networks (gaz en réseau). It operates ~3,900 propane pipeline networks serving ~49,700 households, primarily in the ~9,000 communes not connected to the GRDF natural gas grid, and also runs ~700 GPL carburant (auto-fuel LPG) stations out of ~1,500 nationwide, alongside a network of authorized resellers and 24/7 automatic cylinder distributors.

The business model is subscription-driven for tanks (SereniPack+, FlexiPack+, VisiPack, EasyPack) and managed services (installation, periodic inspection every 3-5 years, annual boiler maintenance, emergency repairs), with pay-as-you-go per-liter pricing for GPL carburant and modular biopropane (20/51/100% incorporation) for professionals seeking CO2 reductions of up to 84%. Antargaz serves two primary segments: ~105,000 professional clients (agriculture, healthcare, hospitality, industry, construction, public works, local authorities) via dedicated field sales and account management, and a long tail of residential households for home heating, hot water, cooking, and outdoor applications. Post-2021 acquisition of Redéo, the firm is France's third-largest biomethane operator (injection into GRDF networks) and has extended into photovoltaic solar and hybrid heat-pump offers for professionals, plus circular-economy initiatives such as support for Earthwake's Chrysalis plastic-to-fuel project.

Commercially, Antargaz combines direct field sales, a website-driven lead capture and client portal (espace-clients.antargaz.fr), reseller and installer channels, and an automatic distributor network, with marketing concentrated on guides pratiques, newsletters, Tour Voile sponsorship, and CSR partnerships (GoodPlanet 2008-2023). The company is privately held, reports 1,001-5,000 employees, and has publicly committed to a 25% reduction in supply-chain CO2 emissions within three years as part of its renewable-gas and decarbonization-of-territories strategy.

Name

Antargaz

Legal name

Antargaz

Website

https://antargaz.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Antargaz is a French LPG distributor supplying propane and butane in tanks, cylinders, and underground networks to ~105,000 professional clients and ~49,700 households across unserved French communes. It also operates ~700 GPL fueling stations and ranks as France's third-largest biomethane operator following its 2021 Redéo acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LPG Distribution Services

NAICS

Natural Gas Distribution (22121), Gasoline Stations (4571), Fuel Dealers (457210)

SIC

Pipe Lines (No Natural Gas) (4610), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

LPG / Propane-Butane Products Pipeline Transportation (TLAGABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Propane Pipeline Transportation (TLAGAEAD), CNG/LNG Refueling for Industrial Fleets (Private Stations, Yard Fueling) (EUALALAK), NGL/LPG Pipeline Storage & Terminaling (Caverns, Bullet Tanks, Tank Farms) (TLAGAEAM), NGLs & LPG Trading & Marketing (EUAGAAAE)

Keywords

• LPG distribution
• Propane gas supply
• Biomethane production
• Gas cylinder distribution
• Renewable gas solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Courbevoie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Propane and Butane Gas Sales (Citerne & Bouteille): Recurring sales of propane (in tanks) and butane/propane (in cylinders) to residential and professional customers. Annual consumption averages 1.37 tonnes per household at ~2,432€/tonne (2026), with tank rental at 170–300€/year included in bundled offers.
2. GPL Carburant (AutoFuel LPG): LPG fuel sales to vehicle owners through a network of ~700 Antargaz stations and ~1,500 total stations across France. Price advantage vs. gasoline (~0.9878€/L vs 1.7614€/L for SP95 in Dec 2024) drives adoption. Revenue from per-liter sales at fueling stations.
3. Biométhane & Biopropane (Renewable Gases): Sale of biomethane (injected into GRDF networks) and biopropane (in tanks) to professionals seeking to reduce CO2 footprint. Modular incorporation rates: 20%, 51%, or 100% biopropane. Antargaz is France's 3rd largest biomethane operator following Redéo acquisition.
4. Gaz en Réseau (Network Gas): Propane distributed via underground pipeline networks (~3,900 propane networks in France) serving ~49,700 households, housing collectives, and municipalities not covered by natural gas grid. Shared infrastructure costs among connected customers.
5. Tank Installation & Maintenance: Installation, maintenance, and inspection of gas tanks (aerial/buried) for residential and professional clients. Services include periodic inspection (every 3–5 years), annual boiler maintenance, and emergency repairs bundled into subscription contracts.
6. Sponsorship & Brand Partnerships: Brand sponsorship activities including Tour Voile (2019), with the Prix Antargaz de la Combativité. These partnerships support brand visibility and reputation among French consumers and professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Antargaz distributes liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) — propane and butane — across France in tank (citerne), cylinder (bouteille), and underground network formats to residential and professional customers. The company also sells GPL carburant (auto-fuel LPG) through its station network, and has expanded into renewable gases (biopropane and biomethane) plus photovoltaic solar solutions for professionals, supported by tank installation, periodic inspection, and maintenance services.

Product overview

Antargaz is a French liquefied gas (LPG) energy company offering a comprehensive portfolio of gas products and services for both individuals and professionals. The core offerings include propane gas in tanks (with SereniPack+, FlexiPack+, VisiPack, and EasyPack supply plans), gas cylinders (butane and propane in various sizes including the Elfi biopropane 5kg), network gas distribution, and GPL carburant for vehicles. The company has expanded into renewable energy with biopropane (up to 84% CO2 reduction), biomethane (via Redéo subsidiary, France's 3rd largest biomethane operator), and photovoltaic solar solutions for professionals. Additional offerings include hybrid heat pumps and industrial forklift gas solutions. The portfolio spans from traditional fossil gas to renewable alternatives, all supported by tank installation, delivery, and maintenance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Redéo Antargaz: Biomethane and renewable gas distribution subsidiary acquired in 2021
• Antargaz Pros
• Antargaz Particuliers
• Antargaz Prescripteurs

Products and services

• SereniPack+ All-inclusive propane tank subscription plan offering controlled gas budget and peace of mind, bundling tank rental, maintenance, periodic inspection, and gas supply for residential customers.
• FlexiPack+ Flexible propane tank subscription plan allowing residential customers to control their budget while maintaining freedom in consumption management, with optional maintenance services.
• VisiPack Propane tank subscription plan providing budget visibility and predictability for residential gas consumption through price monitoring tools and flexible ordering.
• EasyPack Gas network supply plan for local communities and collective housing developments, bundling technical studies, installation, and periodic inspection services for propane network gas connections.
• Gaz propane en citerne Propane gas supplied via underground or above-ground tanks for residential heating, hot water, and cooking, serving customers in areas not connected to the natural gas grid.
• Bouteilles de gaz (butane/propane) Gas cylinders available in 5kg, 13kg, and 35kg formats for cooking, heating, and outdoor use, distributed through traditional resellers, automatic 24/7 vending machines, and consignment (4€ bottle refund).
• Elfi Bouteille de gaz biopropane 5kg Compact 5kg biopropane cylinder for outdoor use that reduces carbon footprint, with a consignment price of €35. Biopropane is chemically identical to conventional propane, compatible with existing installations.
• Gaz en réseau Propane distributed via underground pipeline networks (~3,900 networks in France) serving residential complexes, housing collectives, and entire communities not connected to the natural gas grid, with shared infrastructure costs.
• GPL carburant (GPLc) Liquefied petroleum gas for vehicles, offering 17-19% less CO2 than petrol, Crit'Air 1 vignette eligibility, available at approximately 700 Antargaz stations out of ~1,500 LPG stations in France at ~€0.9878/liter (December 2024).
• Biopropane en citerne Renewable propane for professional customers, produced from organic resources (used cooking oils, agricultural residues, organic waste), ISCC-certified, compatible with existing installations. Available with modular incorporation rates (20%, 51%, 100%) for up to 84% CO2 reduction versus conventional propane.
• Biométhane Bio-sourced natural gas produced through methanization of organic waste (fermentation in digesters), purified and odorized, then injected into GRDF distribution networks for professional customers and local authorities. Distributed via Redéo Antargaz subsidiary (France's 3rd largest biomethane operator).
• Solaire photovoltaïque Photovoltaic solar energy solutions for professional customers, including land valorization and installation services as part of Antargaz's multi-energy transition offering.
• Chariots élévateurs à gaz Propane-powered forklift solutions for industrial and logistics operations, offering 8-hour autonomy per 13kg cylinder, lower maintenance costs, and environmental benefits versus petrol forklifts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Biopropane reduces CO2 by up to 84% vs. conventional propane and up to 87% vs. heating oil (ADEME Base Carbone 2023)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Redéo AntargazcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2021Antargaz partnered with Redéo Énergies to expand into biomethane (biogaz vert) for professionals and local authorities. Redéo brings complete expertise in biomethane production from methanization of organic waste. The partnership made Antargaz the 3rd largest biomethane operator in France. Eric Legorjus, Director of Redéo Antargaz, noted Redéo sought to associate with a reference player sharing values of proximity and customer support to pursue development into new energy businesses including green electricity.
• KlaxitminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 September 2021Antargaz partnered with Klaxit to deploy the Tous Covoitureurs! commuter carpooling program for its employees. Klaxit provides its domicile-work carpooling app with algorithm-based matching, real-time driver/passenger guidance, and expense sharing. The program is part of the CEE (Certificats d'Économie d'Énergie) scheme supporting sustainable mobility. Antargaz joins 450 employers in this program.
• EarthwakeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Antargaz supports Earthwake (2021–2025) which developed Chrysalis — a pyrolysis machine that converts plastic waste (polyethylene, polypropylene categories 2, 4, 5) back into petroleum to fuel waste collection trucks. The first operational installation is in Puget-Théniers commune. Antargaz supports this circular economy innovation as part of its environmental transition commitment.
• GoodPlanet FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Antargaz partnered with the GoodPlanet Foundation (founded 2005 by Yann Arthus-Bertrand) from 2008 to 2023, supporting environmental projects across France: reforestation in Brittany (2009), agroforestry in Pas-de-Calais (2012) and Adour-Garonne basin (2015), Mediterranean Sustainable Agriculture in PACA and Occitanie (2017), and agroforestry in Drôme and Ardèche (2021). Over 63,000 trees planted across 5 projects, with carbon sequestration through agroforestry.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Butagaz: One of the leading LPG (propane/butane) distributors in France for residential and professional customers, with a national network of cylinder and tank distribution. Directly competes with Antargaz across all LPG segments including cylinders, tanks, network gas, and increasingly renewable gases.
• Primagaz: French subsidiary of SHV Energy, Primagaz is a major LPG distributor in France offering propane in tanks and cylinders, with growing focus on renewable gases (biopropane). Direct competitor to Antargaz in residential and professional LPG markets with overlapping geographic coverage.
• Vitogaz France: French LPG distributor specializing in propane tank and cylinder distribution for residential and small commercial customers. Competes directly with Antargaz in the retail LPG segment, particularly in off-grid rural areas of France.

Broad incumbents

• UGI Corporation: US-based natural gas and propane distribution holding company; Antargaz is a subsidiary under UGI International. Operates LPG and natural gas distribution globally, providing strategic context for Antargaz's role within a larger multi-country LPG platform.
• SHV Energy: Dutch-headquartered global LPG distribution company and parent of Primagaz. Operates LPG distribution across Europe, Asia, and Latin America with a strong sustainability focus on renewable gases. Comparable to Antargaz's parent UGI as a broad LPG incumbent.
• TotalEnergies Gaz & Énergies Renouvelables: French integrated energy major with growing renewable gas and electricity offerings. Competes with Antargaz in the professional segment where TotalEnergies provides multi-energy decarbonation solutions including gas, electricity, and solar PV.
• Engie (GRDF): GRDF (subsidiary of Engie) operates France's natural gas distribution network and is expanding biomethane injection capacity. Represents both a partner (Antargaz biomethane is injected into GRDF networks) and a competitor for renewable gas supply to professional customers.
• DCC Energy: Irish-headquartered international sales, marketing, and support services group with energy division (including Butagaz in France historically). Operates across LPG distribution in Europe with comparable multi-country scale and renewable gas transition ambitions.

Regional players

• Repsol Butano: Spanish LPG distribution subsidiary of Repsol, operating in Iberia with similar propane/butane tank and cylinder distribution model as Antargaz. Comparable as a regional LPG incumbent exploring renewable gas transitions, though geographically focused on Spain rather than France.

Emerging players

• Storengy (Engie subsidiary): French underground natural gas storage operator and biomethane producer under Engie. Increasingly competes with Antargaz in the renewable gas supply market for professional customers and local authorities seeking biomethane for decarbonation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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