Green's Blue Flame Gas

What Green's Blue Flame Gas does

Green's Blue Flame Gas Company is a privately held, family-owned propane distributor founded in 1967 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, with a secondary office in Waller. The company delivers propane and related services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Harris, Waller, and Montgomery counties in the Greater Houston area, holding Texas Railroad Commission License 00553.

The company's core offering is propane delivery executed through two models: a tank-monitored automatic delivery service using cellular tank gauges that schedule fills proactively, and a customer-managed will-call service. Supporting products include 120-1,000 gallon above-ground and underground tank installation and leasing, residential and commercial LPG conversion services, autogas and fleet conversion work delivered in partnership with Alliance AutoGas using the Prins VSI system, forklift cylinder filling, commercial landscaping fuels, retail propane filling station installation, a home builder program, and a line of propane-powered appliances and equipment. The Tank-Monitored AutoFill program, the EvenPay annual budget plan, and a customer portal with online bill payment add digital and billing infrastructure on top of the underlying fuel logistics.

Green's revenue mechanics are primarily usage-based on gallons delivered, supplemented by recurring tank leasing, one-time installation fees, hardware/equipment sales, and professional services for conversions and filling station builds. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with same-day commercial delivery at no extra fee and a 20¢/gallon builder-program discount. The go-to-market is relationship-driven and local: two physical offices, phone-led sales, website forms, a customer referral program, and 50+ service-area landing pages targeting local search, supplemented by leadership in the Texas Propane Gas Association and membership in the National Propane Gas Association and Greater Houston Home Builders Association.

Name

Green's Blue Flame Gas

Legal name

Green's Blue Flame Gas Company

Website

https://greensblueflame.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Green's Blue Flame Gas is a family-owned propane distributor founded in 1967 that delivers propane, installs and leases tanks, and provides autogas fleet and LPG conversion services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the Greater Houston, Texas area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Propane Distribution Services

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (457210)

SIC

Natural Gas Distribution (4924)

akta.pro primary industry

Propane (LP) Gas Line Installation & Conversion (HSAOAKAJ)

Keywords

• Propane delivery services
• LP gas distribution
• Propane tank installation
• Autogas fleet conversions
• Commercial propane supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Propane Delivery: Recurring delivery of propane gas to residential and commercial customers. Customers can choose automatic delivery (monitored) or will-call orders. Revenue is consumption-based, varying with usage volume per delivery.
2. Propane Tank Leasing: Company offers propane tank leasing to customers who do not own their own tanks. Tanks are available in various sizes (120-1000 gallons) for residential and commercial applications.
3. Propane Tank Installation: One-time installation service for new propane tanks, including above-ground and underground options. Includes comprehensive propane system safety check.
4. Propane Products and Equipment Sales: Sales of propane-powered products including gas grills, outdoor cookers, fireplaces, cylinders, and commercial equipment. Also includes parts and supplies.
5. Fleet Vehicle Propane Conversions: Conversion services to convert fleet vehicles and landscaping equipment to propane autogas using the Prins VSI system. Partnership with Alliance AutoGas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Green's Blue Flame Gas delivers propane (LP gas) and related services to residential, commercial, industrial, and fleet customers in the Greater Houston area. Core operations include automatic and will-call propane delivery, tank-monitored AutoFill with cellular level tracking, above- and underground tank installation (120–1,000 gallons), residential and commercial LPG conversions, autogas fleet conversions through Alliance AutoGas, forklift cylinder services, and retail propane filling-station deployment.

Product overview

Green's Blue Flame Gas is a propane delivery and service company operating as a single integrated offering with multiple service modules. The core product is propane delivery available through two modes: Automatic Propane Delivery (tank-monitored with scheduled fills) and Will-Call Delivery (customer-managed ordering). Supporting modules include the Tank-Monitored AutoFill Program (cellular monitoring with online gauge viewing), Tank Installation services (120-1,000 gallon tanks, above/underground), and the EvenPay Budget Plan for annual payment spreading. Commercial offerings span Forklift Propane Services, AutoGas fleet fueling, Commercial Landscaping propane, and LPG Conversions (both commercial and residential). Additional services include Propane Filling Station Installation for retail businesses, Propane Home Builder Services, and a full line of Propane Products including grills, fireplaces, outdoor cookers, and commercial equipment. The company also offers Temporary Propane Services and Mobile Fuel Dispensing for specialized commercial needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automatic Propane Delivery
• Will-Call Propane Delivery
• Propane Tank Installation
• Commercial Propane Delivery
• Forklift Propane Services
• AutoGas (Propane Autogas)
• Fleet Vehicle Propane Conversions
• Commercial Landscaping Propane
• Commercial LPG Conversions
• Residential LPG Conversions
• Propane Filling Station Installation
• Propane Home Builder Services
• Tank-Monitored AutoFill Program
• EvenPay Budget Plan
• Residential Propane Products
• Commercial Propane Products
• Propane Tank Leasing

Quantifiable outcome

• Propane deliveries typically arrive Tuesday or Friday after ordering (within one week)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alliance AutoGascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Alliance AutoGas, a network of companies providing propane autogas vehicle conversions, on-site fueling infrastructure, fuel supply and ongoing technical support. Provides turn-key solutions for fleet managers to convert vehicles to propane. Uses the Prins VSI system for EPA-certified conversions.
• Texas Propane Gas AssociationcoreOthersIndustry association membership. Two members of the Green family have served as presidents of the TPGA. Company supports the TPGA Scholarship Foundation.
• National Propane Gas AssociationminorOthersIndustry association membership providing access to industry best practices, safety standards, and industry representation.
• Propane Council of TexasminorOthersState-level propane industry council membership for industry education and outreach.
• Greater Houston Home Builders AssociationminorOthersIndustry association membership supporting home builder partnerships and new construction propane installations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kamps Propane: Family-owned regional propane distributor serving the Midwest with residential, agricultural, and commercial delivery. Comparable operating philosophy and family-business orientation to Green's Blue Flame, though geographically non-overlapping.
• Blue Rhino: Largest U.S. propane tank exchange brand, owned by Ferrellgas, sold through retail partners such as Walmart, Home Depot, and grocery chains. Competes for residential propane demand in Green's Blue Flame service area via convenient exchange-cylinder model.
• ThompsonGas: Family-oriented regional propane distributor serving residential and commercial customers across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast U.S. Closest direct comparable to Green's Blue Flame in terms of operating model, customer mix, and locally branded delivery focus.
• Alliance AutoGas: Network of propane autogas conversion providers offering EPA-certified vehicle conversions, fueling infrastructure, and fuel supply. Listed as a core strategic partner of Green's Blue Flame; serves the same commercial fleet and autogas customer base with the same Prins VSI conversion technology.

Broad incumbents

• Ferrellgas Partners: Second-largest U.S. propane retailer and parent of Blue Rhino; delivers propane to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers nationwide. National scale provides procurement and route-density advantages over Green's Blue Flame in overlapping Texas service areas.
• Suburban Propane Partners: Publicly traded propane distributor serving ~700K residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers across 40+ states. Comparable product mix (delivery, tank installation, autogas) but operates at substantially greater scale than Green's Blue Flame.
• AmeriGas Propane: America's largest retail propane distributor with ~1.9M customers across all 50 states. Operates a broad portfolio of propane delivery, tank exchange, and commercial services; competes directly with Green's Blue Flame in the Greater Houston market but as part of a much larger national footprint.
• Superior Plus: Canadian-headquartered propane distribution and specialty chemicals company with U.S. retail propane operations. Operates comparable residential and commercial delivery model and could plausibly expand into Greater Houston to compete with Green's Blue Flame.

Others

• Tractor Supply Co. National rural-lifestyle retailer with in-store propane tank exchange and tank refilling at most U.S. locations, including stores in Green's Blue Flame's Houston-area service territory. Competes for walk-in propane cylinder demand.
• Pilot Flying J: Operates one of the largest travel center networks in North America, retailing propane for vehicle and recreational use. Indirectly competes for road-trip and recreational propane demand in the same Greater Houston travel corridors served by Green's Blue Flame.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/blueflamegas_
• Facebookfacebook.com/greensblueflamegas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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