Sodigaz Group

What Sodigaz Group does

Sodigaz Group (legal entity SODIGAZ APC) is a privately-held Burkinabè diversified energy group founded in 1977 by Amidou BOLLY as STD (Société de transport et de distribution) and reorganized under its current name in 1988 upon obtaining official Burkinabè gas distribution agréement. The company is headquartered in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, and operates the country's leading butane gas distribution franchise with over 60% market share, distributing cylinders and accessories (including the TELIA complete kit and 12.5kg bottles) through a network of more than 2,500 authorized resellers organized into four geographic zones, complemented by 13 company-owned station-service outlets and home delivery service in Ouagadougou via the Sodigaz APC mobile application and WhatsApp.

The company's product and technology portfolio spans three verticals: (i) butane LPG distribution with in-house manufactured accessories such as burners, casings, regulators and flexible tubes; (ii) fuel retail through 13 station-service locations offering Super 91 gasoline, premium diesel, lubricants, vehicle maintenance, and Alimentation Express convenience stores accepting Orange Money; and (iii) solar energy solutions delivered through subsidiary Energy Plus, including Plug & Play kits (Confort, Confort Plus, Super Confort), Packs Solaires for residential and commercial clients, mini-centrals up to 500 kWc, and large-scale solar plants beyond 500 kWc, with consumer financing provided through an Ecobank solar loan partnership of up to 60 months. The 65 MWc photovoltaic solar plant at Tampouy, partnered with the Government of Burkina Faso on December 12, 2023, with 20 MW of storage capacity, is the flagship project in this vertical.

Sodigaz monetizes through one-time hardware sales (gas cylinders, solar kits, station products), recurring LPG refills, regulated retail gas pricing (Arrete conjoint No. 2012-027/MIA/MEF), and B2G/B2B project revenues. Customer segments span Burkinabè households, transport and vehicle owners, business and industrial clients, and government/public institutions. Regional expansion is anchored by subsidiary PROGAZ Benin, operational since 2019 with a modern butane filling center and growing station-service network. African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) acquired a 22% minority stake in September 2021, replacing Amethis as institutional investor. CEO Lala BOLLY, appointed in 2014, was recognized in Forbes Afrique's TOP 50 des Femmes Africaines 2025, and the company obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification in 2025.

Name

Sodigaz Group

Legal name

SODIGAZ APC

Website

https://sodigaz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Sodigaz Group is a privately-held Burkinabè energy company founded in 1977, leading butane gas distribution in Burkina Faso with over 60% market share via 2,500+ resellers, and diversified into fuel stations, solar energy through subsidiary Energy Plus, and regional operations via PROGAZ Benin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LPG Distribution

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (4572), Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores (45711)

SIC

Gas & Other Services Combined (4932)

akta.pro primary industry

Distributed Energy & Gas Solutions Sales (CHP, Microgrids, On-site Gas Supply) (EUAAADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gas Distribution Operations (Day-to-Day Field & System Operations) (EUAJAAAB), Branded Fuels Wholesaling & Jobber Distribution (EUALAIAB)

Keywords

• LPG distribution
• Butane gas distribution
• Solar energy solutions
• Fuel station services
• Energy distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Ouagadougou

HQ country

Burkina Faso

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Butane Gas Distribution: Core business revenue from distribution of butane gas cylinders through a network of 2,500+ authorized resellers and company-owned depots. Products include standard gas bottles, the TELIA complete kit (6kg cylinder + burner + casing), and accessories (burners, regulators, flexible tubes, casings). Revenue is generated through one-time product sales and recurring refills.
2. Fuel Products and Station Services: Revenue from 13 strategically located station-service outlets offering super 91 and premium diesel fuels, lubricants, vehicle maintenance services, and convenience store (Express) products. Fuels are sourced from SONABHY (state petroleum company) per regulatory requirements.
3. Solar Energy Solutions: Revenue from sale and installation of solar kits (Confort, Confort Plus, Super Confort), solar packs for residential and commercial use, and large-scale solar projects (mini-centrals and solar plants). Includes partnerships with Ecobank for solar loans. A 65 MWc solar photovoltaic plant is under development at Tampouy.
4. Home Delivery Service: Delivery service for gas cylinders directly to consumer homes in Ouagadougou via the Sodigaz APC mobile application and WhatsApp ordering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sodigaz Group is a diversified energy company that distributes butane/LPG gas through a network of 2,500+ authorized resellers across Burkina Faso, holding over 60% market share. The company also operates 13 fuel station-service outlets offering gasoline, diesel, lubricants, and convenience stores, and provides solar energy solutions (Plug & Play kits, solar packs, and large-scale photovoltaic plants) to residential, commercial, industrial, and government clients.

Product overview

SODIGAZ APC is a diversified energy group operating primarily in Burkina Faso since 1977. The company offers a multi-product portfolio anchored by butane gas distribution (its core business with over 60% market share), complemented by fuel stations, solar energy solutions, and convenience stores. Key product lines include: Gaz Butane distribution through 2,500+ sales points; TELIA and 12.5kg gas cylinders with accessories (burners, casings, regulators, hoses); Kits Plug & Play Solaires and Packs Solaires for solar energy; and Alimentation Express convenience stores. The group also operates through subsidiaries PROGAZ Bénin (petroleum distribution) and ENERGY PLUS (solar power plant development). A mobile application supports home delivery of gas cylinders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TELIA: Bouteille de gaz 6kg chargée avec brûleur et carcasse, kit complet pour la cuisson
• ENERGY PLUS
• PROGAZ Benin

Products and services

• Butane Gas Distribution (Gaz Butane) Core distribution of butane/LPG gas cylinders (6kg TELIA kit and 12.5kg cylinders) through a network of over 2,500 authorized resellers across Burkina Faso. SODIGAZ holds over 60% of the country's butane gas distribution market. Designed for households and small commercial cooking operations.
• Station-Service Network Network of 13 strategically located fuel stations at main national road exits offering super 91 gasoline, premium diesel, butane gas refills, vehicle maintenance services, and Express convenience stores. Accepts Orange Money mobile payments.
• Solar Energy Solutions Comprehensive solar energy offering including Plug & Play kits (Confort, Confort Plus, Super Confort ranges with lithium batteries), solar packs for residential and commercial use, and custom installations including mini solar plants (up to 500 kWc) and large-scale solar plants (beyond 500 kWc). Includes solar loan financing through Ecobank.
• TELIA Complete Gas Kit
• Gas Cylinder 12.5kg and Accessories
• Plug & Play Solar Kits
• Solar Packs (Packs Solaires)
• Alimentation Express Convenience Stores
• Home Gas Delivery Service
• Gas Pipeline Installation Service
• Custom Solar Installation Service
• Sodigaz APC Mobile Application
• PROGAZ Benin (Regional Subsidiary) Regional subsidiary for importation and distribution of petroleum products and butane gas in Benin, with a modern high-capacity gas filling center in Togba, Abomey-Calavi, and an expanding station-service network across Porto-Novo, Allada, Parakou, and Calavi.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% market share in butane gas distribution in Burkina Faso
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Government of Burkina FasocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2023Partnership signed December 12, 2023 for development of a 65 MWc photovoltaic solar plant at Tampouy (Komsilga commune, ~20km southwest of Ouagadougou). The project will significantly reduce Burkina Faso's electricity supply deficit.
• Global Expertise Human Capital (GEHC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEHC partnered with the Burkina Faso Ministry of Public Service, Labor and Social Protection to launch the National Internship Platform. Sodigaz participated as a supporting partner, demonstrating commitment to youth employability and professional integration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vivo Energy: London-listed pan-African downstream energy company operating fuel retail stations, LPG distribution, lubricants, and convenience stores across more than 20 African markets. Highly comparable to Sodigaz given its similar product mix (gas, fuel, lubes) and similar customer base of households, motorists, and commercial users in Africa.
• Oryx Energies: Switzerland-based downstream energy group distributing fuels, LPG, and lubricants across more than 15 African countries. Directly comparable to Sodigaz as a privately held multi-country LPG and fuel distributor serving African household and commercial customers.
• SHV Energy: Dutch privately-held global LPG distribution group (owner of Calor, Primagaz, Supergasbras, and other LPG brands) operating in over 20 countries. Highly comparable to Sodigaz's core LPG cylinder distribution business and provides a global benchmark for unit economics in residential LPG.
• Butagaz: French LPG distribution company supplying butane and propane cylinders to households and professionals. A direct model comparable to Sodigaz's cylinder distribution, TELIA kit, and burner/accessory ecosystem, though operating in a mature European market.

Broad incumbents

• Rubis SCA: Paris-listed French energy group with African LPG and fuel distribution operations (Rubis Energie). Comparable to Sodigaz through its butane and propane cylinder distribution model in West and Central Africa, though Rubis operates a much broader international portfolio beyond energy retail.
• TotalEnergies Marketing & Services (Africa): French multinational with a major African fuel retail, lubricants, and LPG presence including branded service stations and household gas distribution. Comparable to Sodigaz as a competitor in butane gas and fuel retail, though TotalEnergies is far larger and operates across the full energy value chain.
• Galp Energia: Portuguese integrated energy company with African downstream (fuel retail, LPG) operations including in Lusophone African markets. Comparable to Sodigaz as a fuel and LPG retailer, though Galp has a much broader upstream and renewables portfolio.

Regional players

• Engen Petroleum: South African-based downstream energy company with a network of fuel stations and LPG distribution across Southern and East Africa. Comparable to Sodigaz's fuel retail and gas business model, though Engen's primary geographic focus is Southern Africa rather than the Sahel/West Africa.

Emerging players

• Sahara Group: Nigerian privately-held energy conglomerate active across upstream, midstream, gas, power, and downstream distribution in West Africa. Comparable to Sodigaz in its diversified African energy distribution footprint and West African regional expansion ambitions, though Sahara operates at significantly larger scale and breadth.

Others

• AAE-1 / BOST (Burkina fuel logistics peers): Regional fuel logistics, storage, and petroleum product wholesalers operating in Burkina Faso and the wider West Africa corridor (e.g., BOST Burkina operations, Sotraco). Comparable to Sodigaz's fuel retail and SONABHY-sourced fuel supply chain; these are infrastructure enablers adjacent to Sodigaz's service-station business rather than direct retail competitors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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