United Metro Energy

What United Metro Energy does

United Metro Energy Corp (UMEC) is a privately held regional petroleum fuel distributor and energy services provider headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company sells and distributes heating oil (ULSHO #2 and #4), diesel fuels (ULSD including marine, winter, and dyed variants), gasoline (Regular 87 through Premium 93 plus Ethanol 85), and biofuels/Bioheat (B1 to B99 blends). It complements its fuel products with HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance services and oil tank services, serving residential, commercial, fleet, and wholesale customers across the New York Metropolitan area, Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

The company's competitive position rests on physical infrastructure: a 16-terminal distribution network anchored by the United Riverhead Terminal — a 286-acre facility on 5+ million barrels of total storage capacity featuring the only 62-foot operating draft deep-water platform on the U.S. East Coast, capable of receiving Suezmax and VLCC tankers. UMEC owns and operates terminals in Brooklyn and Calverton, NY, and accesses additional capacity through partnerships with Shell, Buckeye, Sunoco, Sprague, and other terminal operators. The company distributes through its own delivery fleet and partner terminals, with 24/7 service availability and direct phone-based sales.

UMEC's revenue model is a combination of commodity fuel product sales (transaction-based, quote-priced) and professional service revenue (HVAC and tank services). The company has grown primarily through acquisitions: a 2013 turnaround purchase of the original Metro entity, followed by United Riverhead Terminal (2017), Summit Home Fuel (April 2021), and Hands Fuel Co (November 2022). Headcount is in the 101-250 range, and the company serves thousands of customers in the tri-state area. Leadership includes President John McConville, VP of Supply and Trading John Alexiou (25+ years industry experience including ExxonMobil), and VP of Sales Tony Camodeo. The company is not publicly listed and has no disclosed external funding rounds, operating as a privately financed, acquisition-driven regional consolidator in the Northeast fuel distribution market.

Name

United Metro Energy

Legal name

United Metro Energy Corp

Website

https://unitedmetroenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

United Metro Energy Corp is a Brooklyn-based regional petroleum fuel distributor serving thousands of residential, commercial, fleet, and wholesale customers across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut with heating oil, diesel, gasoline, biofuels, and HVAC services, anchored by a 16-terminal network including a 5+ million-barrel deep-water storage facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Petroleum Fuel Distribution

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (457210), Fuel Dealers (45721), Other Gasoline Stations (45712)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172), Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500)

akta.pro primary industry

Branded Fuels Wholesaling & Jobber Distribution (EUALAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Fleet Fueling (Cardlock, On-Site Tanks, Bulk Delivery) (EUALAIAD), Alternative Transportation Fuels Retail (EV Charging, Hydrogen, CNG/LNG, Biofuels Blends) (EUALAIAI)

Keywords

• Heating oil distribution
• Petroleum fuel supply
• Diesel fuel delivery
• HVAC service solutions
• Biofuel blends

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fuel Products Sales: Sale of petroleum products including heating oil (ULSHO, No.4), diesel fuels (ULSD, Marine ULSD, Winter ULSD, Dyed ULSD), gasoline (Regular 87, Plus 89, Premium 91, Premium 93, Ethanol 85), and biofuels (Biodiesel, Bioheat up to B99). Products are distributed through terminal network across NY, NJ, and CT.
2. HVAC and Maintenance Services: Installation, repair, and maintenance services for heating systems, air conditioning units, HVAC systems, and oil tanks through their service operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

United Metro Energy distributes petroleum fuel products—heating oil, diesel, gasoline, and biofuels/Bioheat—through a network of owned and partner terminals across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The company delivers fuel directly to residential homes, commercial buildings, and wholesale buyers, and complements fuel sales with HVAC installation, repair, and oil tank services through its Hands Fuel Co affiliate and service technician network.

Product overview

United Metro Energy is a comprehensive energy solutions provider offering a portfolio of fuel products and related services. The core product portfolio includes four main categories: Gasoline Fuels (Regular 87, Plus 89, Premium 91, Premium 93, and Ethanol 85), Heating Oils (ULSHO #2 and #4), Diesel Fuels (ULSD, Non-Bio ULSD, Dyed ULSD, Marine ULSD, Winter ULSD), and Biofuels/Bioheat (B1-B99 blend options). These products are distributed through company-owned terminals (Brooklyn, Calverton) and partner terminals across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The company operates two subsidiary brands—Hands Fuel Co for residential customer-facing services and United Riverhead Terminal for bulk storage and distribution. Complementary service offerings include HVAC system installation/repair and oil tank maintenance. The company serves residential, commercial, fleet, and wholesale customer segments throughout the New York Metropolitan area and Long Island.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hands Fuel Co: Residential fuel and oil provider offering delivery and HVAC services in Riverhead, New York
• United Riverhead Terminal

Products and services

• Gasoline Fuels Premium gasoline fuels distributed to commercial buyers, bus fleet operators, and resellers. Available grades include Regular 87, Plus 89, Premium 91, Premium 93, and Ethanol 85 (E85) for standard, luxury, and flex-fuel vehicles.
• Heating Oils Heating oil products for residential and commercial customers, including Ultra Low Sulfur Heating Oil (ULSHO #2) and #4 heating oil with efficiency-enhancing additives.
• Diesel Fuels High-quality diesel products exceeding EPA standards, including Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD), Non-Bio ULSD, Dyed ULSD, Marine ULSD, and Winter ULSD formulated for cold-weather performance.
• Biofuels / Bioheat Renewable heating fuels made from natural feedstocks blended with traditional heating oil, available in blends from B1 (1% biodiesel) up to B99 (99% biodiesel) to meet environmental and heating requirements.
• HVAC Services Professional installation, repair, and maintenance services for air conditioning units, heating systems, and complete HVAC systems serving residential and commercial customers.
• Oil Tank Services Installation, repairs, and maintenance of residential and commercial oil tanks, including assessment of tank replacement needs by qualified United Metro Energy technicians.
• United Riverhead Terminal Wholly-owned petroleum bulk storage and distribution facility with 1 million barrels of bonded fuel storage, heated and non-heated tanks, and the only deep-water platform (62-foot operating draft) on the U.S. East Coast capable of handling Suezmax and VLCC tankers.
• Hands Fuel Co Residential fuel and oil provider offering fuel delivery along with repair services, installations, and maintenance for home heating systems on Long Island.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deepest channel on East Coast with 62-foot operating draft
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hands Fuel CocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022UMEC acquired Hands Fuel Co in November 2022, expanding residential reach on Long Island. Hands Fuel Co is a customer-focused residential fuel and oil provider located in Riverhead, NY, offering fuel delivery as well as repair services, installations, and maintenance for home heating systems.
• United Riverhead TerminalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017UMEC acquired United Riverhead Terminal in 2017, gaining strategic petroleum bulk storage and distribution facility. URT features the only deep water platform (62-foot operating draft) on the U.S. East Coast, capable of handling Suezmax and VLCC tankers. Facility has 1 million barrels bonded storage and 5+ million barrels total capacity.
• ShellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShell terminal locations included in UMEC's terminal network - Inwood NY, Sewaren NJ, and New Haven CT. These partner terminals provide distribution points for UMEC fuel products.
• Buckeye PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuckeye terminal locations included in UMEC's network - Port Reading NJ and New Haven CT. Partner terminals serve as distribution points for fuel products.
• SpragueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSprague terminal in Bronx NY is part of UMEC's terminal network, providing distribution services.
• Frank BrosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Bros terminal in Bay Shore NY with B5/B6 available. Part of UMEC's terminal network.
• General UtilitiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral Utilities terminal in St. James NY is part of UMEC's distribution network.
• Shore PropertiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShore Properties terminal in East Moriches NY is included in UMEC's terminal network.
• Washington EnergyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWashington Energy terminal in Hicksville NY is part of UMEC's distribution network.
• Romanelli EnergyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRomanelli Energy terminal in Lindenhurst NY with ULSHO (#2 Oil) available. Part of UMEC's terminal network.
• Swezey FuelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwezey Fuel terminal in Patchogue NY offers #4 Oil and B5-B20 biofuels. Part of UMEC's distribution network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sprague Resources LP: Sprague operates refined product terminals and fuel distribution across the Northeast, including a Bronx terminal that UMEC's network directly references. Directly comparable in geography, product mix (heating oil, diesel, gasoline), and terminal-based distribution model.
• Global Partners LP: Global Partners is a major Northeast fuel terminal operator and wholesale/retail fuel distributor with significant gasoline, heating oil, and diesel exposure. Closely comparable to UMEC in terminal ownership, Northeast geographic footprint, and product portfolio.
• Mirabito Holdings: Mirabito is a New York-based family-owned fuel and energy company delivering heating oil, propane, and HVAC services across Upstate NY and the Northeast. Directly comparable as a regional fuel dealer with residential/commercial delivery and HVAC bundling.
• Meenan Oil & Propane: Meenan is a NY-based residential and commercial heating oil, propane, and HVAC service provider. Highly comparable to UMEC's residential segment, including Bioheat offerings and HVAC integration.
• Star Group (Petro Home Services): Star Group is one of the largest residential heating oil and propane distributors in the U.S. with significant Northeast presence. Comparable in product mix, customer base, and roll-up M&A strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Sunoco LP: Sunoco is a major wholesale fuel distributor and terminal operator; a UMEC partner (Newark, NJ). Overlaps in wholesale fuel distribution and terminal access at much larger scale across multiple regions.
• Buckeye Partners: Buckeye is a large-scale petroleum pipeline and terminal operator; a UMEC partner (Port Reading NJ, New Haven CT). Comparable in terminal infrastructure, but at national/international scale and with midstream pipeline operations.
• Shell Oil Products US: Shell operates major fuel terminals that UMEC's network leverages (Inwood NY, Sewaren NJ, New Haven CT). Overlaps in branded wholesale fuel distribution and terminal operations at vastly larger scale.
• World Kinect (World Fuel Services): World Kinect is a global fuel and energy products distributor with significant U.S. commercial/residential fuel operations. Overlaps with UMEC in commercial fuel supply, fleet fueling, and biofuel blending, but at global scale.

Regional players

• Shipley Energy: Shipley Energy is a Pennsylvania-based heating oil, propane, HVAC, and fuel dealer serving the Mid-Atlantic. Comparable product mix and residential model to UMEC, but serving a different regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UMECenergy
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-metro-energy-corp-
• Instagraminstagram.com/unitedmetroenergycorp/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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