UGI International
UGI International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UGI Corporation that distributes LPG and liquid gases to residential, commercial, agricultural, and autogas customers across European markets including Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. The company is currently divesting its Central European LPG businesses to DCC plc.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersCourbevoie, France
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What UGI International does
UGI International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) and functions as a European LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) and liquid gas distributor, headquartered in Courbevoie, France, with operations spanning Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. The company distributes liquid gases to residential, commercial, agricultural, and autogas customers, serving markets where natural gas infrastructure is limited or unavailable. Its customer base is broad and horizontal — for example, the Flaga-branded liquid gas business in Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia alone serves approximately 12,000 customers. The business model is a traditional physical distribution operation requiring storage, cylinder logistics, and delivery fleets; it has no disclosed technology platform, app, API, or digital product layer, and the company's website was under construction during the data collection period.
The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and operates through local brands such as Flaga. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and follows standard commodity energy distribution economics. Distribution channels are B2B and B2C across European markets. The business has no proprietary AI/ML capability, software products, or technology moats evident in the input data.
In 2025–2026, UGI International underwent a deliberate portfolio rationalization, executing three announced divestitures to DCC plc: its Austria LPG business for €55M (October 2025); its Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia LPG businesses for approximately €48M (January 2026); and the Flaga-branded liquid gas businesses in Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia (February 2026). To support this transition, the company priced a €300M senior notes offering at 5% due 2031 in May 2026, using proceeds to repay revolving credit borrowings, partially prepay an existing €300M term loan, and fund general corporate purposes. The cumulative signal is contraction of the European LPG footprint and financial restructuring rather than expansion.
UGI International firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- UGI International
- Legal name
- UGI International LLC
- Website
- https://ugi-international.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- UGI International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UGI Corporation that distributes LPG and liquid gases to residential, commercial, agricultural, and autogas customers across European markets including Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. The company is currently divesting its Central European LPG businesses to DCC plc.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
UGI International industry classification
Industry- Product category
- LPG Distribution
- NAICS
- Fuel Dealers (457210), Fuel Dealers (45721)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Branded Fuels Wholesaling & Jobber Distribution (EUALAIAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Commercial & Fleet Fueling (Cardlock, On-Site Tanks, Bulk Delivery) (EUALAIAD), CNG/LNG Refueling for Industrial Fleets (Private Stations, Yard Fueling) (EUALALAK), NGLs & LPG Trading & Marketing (EUAGAAAE)
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Where UGI International is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Courbevoie
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Markets served
UGI International business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel
UGI International product offering
Product offeringCore offering
UGI International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UGI Corporation that distributes liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other liquid gases to residential, commercial, agricultural, and autogas customers across European markets. The company operates through its own brand and the Flaga sub-brand in Central Europe, supplying approximately 12,000 customers with LPG for heating, cooking, industrial energy, and vehicle fuel applications.
Product overview
UGI International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UGI Corporation. Based on the source data, the company is involved in LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) distribution businesses. The company's website (https://www.ugi-international.com/) was displaying an "Under Construction" message during the data collection period, indicating no active product or service information was available on the website at that time. News sources indicate the company has been divesting its LPG distribution businesses in Central European markets (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Austria) to DCC plc.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Flaga: Liquid gas distribution business operating in Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia, serving approximately 12,000 customers. This business was sold to DCC.
Products and services
- LPG Distribution Services End-to-end distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other liquid gases, including procurement, storage, and delivery to residential, commercial, agricultural, and autogas customers in Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. The service addresses energy supply needs in regions without natural gas pipeline infrastructure.
- Flaga-branded Liquid Gas Distribution Retail and bulk liquid gas (LPG) distribution under the Flaga brand in Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, serving approximately 12,000 residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. Operations were subject to divestiture to DCC plc.
Companies that use UGI International
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles2 records
UGI International technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
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UGI International partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- DCC plccoreWolf Theiss advised DCC on the acquisition of UGI International's Flaga-branded liquid gas businesses operating in Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, which together serve approximately 12,000 customers. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and involves three separate businesses under the Flaga brand across the three jurisdictions.
- DCC plccoreUGI International signed a definitive agreement to sell its LPG distribution business in Austria to DCC plc for €55 million. The sale is part of UGI's portfolio rationalization efforts, expected to close in early fiscal 2026, aiming to improve financial flexibility.
- DCC plccoreUGI International signed a definitive agreement to divest its LPG distribution businesses in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia to DCC plc for approximately €48 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026. This represents DCC's expansion into Central European liquid gas markets.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights3 records
UGI International competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Primagaz: Primagaz is a European LPG distributor (part of SHV Energy) serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across France and other European markets. Direct comparable to UGI International in LPG bulk distribution and autogas.
- DCC plc: DCC plc is a leading international sales, marketing, and support services group with a large LPG and energy division. DCC Energy is the direct buyer of UGI International's Central European LPG businesses and is the most direct comparable—an LPG-focused distributor operating across multiple European geographies.
- SHV Energy: SHV Energy is the world's largest LPG distributor, operating brands such as Calor (UK), Primagaz (France), and Calor Gas across Europe. Direct peer in LPG distribution to residential, commercial, and autogas customers across European markets.
- Antargaz: Antargaz is a major French LPG distributor (part of UGI's competitor set in Europe), supplying propane and butane to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Direct comparable on European LPG distribution, with overlapping customer segments.
- Butagaz: Butagaz is one of France's leading LPG distributors, owned by DCC Energy, serving residential, professional, and mobility (autogas) customers. Direct peer in the French/European LPG retail and distribution market.
Broad incumbents
- TotalEnergies (LPG/Bitumen downstream): TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy major with significant LPG production, trading, and distribution operations across Europe. Overlaps with UGI International in downstream LPG marketing and retail fuel distribution, though as part of a much broader integrated portfolio.
- Repsol: Repsol is a Spanish integrated energy company with European LPG (butano/propano) distribution to residential and commercial customers. Broad incumbent comparable in LPG marketing and retail distribution in European markets.
- CEPSA: CEPSA (now part of Cepsa/Mubadala) operates LPG distribution across Spain and Portugal, serving residential and commercial customers. Broad incumbent peer in Iberian LPG markets with comparable downstream distribution economics.
Regional players
- Suburban Propane Partners: Suburban Propane Partners is a US-focused LPG distributor serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Comparable business model (pure-play LPG distribution) but operates primarily in the US, not Europe.
- Flame Corporation (American LPG/Propane distributors): AmeriGas is the largest US LPG distributor, comparable to UGI International in pure-play LPG distribution model, customer segmentation (residential, commercial, autogas), and unit economics. Regional peer as it operates primarily in North America.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat2 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
UGI International social profiles
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UGI International leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
UGI International subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
UGI International funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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UGI International M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about UGI International
What does UGI International do?
UGI International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UGI Corporation that distributes liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other liquid gases to residential, commercial, agricultural, and autogas customers across European markets. The company operates through its own brand and the Flaga sub-brand in Central Europe, supplying approximately 12,000 customers with LPG for heating, cooking, industrial energy, and vehicle fuel applications.
Is UGI International a public or private company?
UGI International is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was UGI International founded?
UGI International was founded in -1. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is UGI International based?
UGI International is headquartered in Courbevoie, France, in the Europe region.
Who are UGI International's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Primagaz, DCC plc, SHV Energy, Antargaz and Butagaz. Broad incumbents are TotalEnergies (LPG/Bitumen downstream), Repsol and CEPSA. Regional players are Suburban Propane Partners and Flame Corporation (American LPG/Propane distributors).
Does UGI International have an API?
No public API is recorded for UGI International.
What industry is UGI International in?
UGI International's product category is LPG Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALAIAB, Branded Fuels Wholesaling & Jobber Distribution, with a secondary code of EUALAIAD, Commercial & Fleet Fueling (Cardlock, On-Site Tanks, Bulk Delivery). Its NAICS code is 457210 and its SIC code is 5172.