Solgas

What Solgas does

Solgas S.A. is Peru's leading LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) distributor and a subsidiary of Chilean conglomerate Abastible/Copec Group, the N°1 LPG operator on the Pacific coast. Founded approximately 80 years ago (1945) and headquartered in San Borja/Lima, Solgas operates across household, SME (PYME), industrial, and vehicular energy segments, supplying more than 7 million households, 300,000+ commercial and industrial establishments, and 650,000+ vehicles running on GLP — covering an estimated 28 million Peruvians who rely on LPG as their primary energy source.

The core technology is a vertically integrated LPG distribution platform built around 9 bottling plants, 3 storage spheres, 1 owned terminal, automated cylinder filling processes with exact-weight guarantees, and coded security seals (Precinto de Seguridad) verifiable through the Yape app. Solgas is currently extending this infrastructure into Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) through a 12-station corridor aligned with Peru's mining belt, and through the SolgasPro industrial division offering solar PV installations, BESS storage, autogeneration, and the Ferox combustion catalyst. A 2026 strategic alliance with Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería extends the R&D footprint into green hydrogen production, mobility, and natural gas blending under Peru Law N°31992.

Solgas monetizes primarily through transactional cylinder sales (10kg household, 45kg commercial), volume-based vehicle LPG pricing through 1,600+ service stations, and longer-term SolgasPro enterprise contracts covering LNG supply, solar PV, and energy services. Go-to-market combines a direct central ordering operation (phone/WhatsApp), 500+ authorized distributors across 23 departments, and dedicated enterprise field sales for industrial and mining accounts. Brand, distribution scale, regulatory authorization (Osinergmin), and parent-group procurement underpin the operating model in a market where informal supply still exceeds 50% of total LPG consumption.

Name

Solgas

Legal name

Solgas S.A.

Website

https://solgas.com.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Solgas S.A. is Peru's leading LPG distributor, supplying cylinders to 7M+ households, 300,000+ businesses, and 650,000+ vehicles through 500+ distributors and 1,600+ service stations. A subsidiary of Abastible/Copec, it is now expanding via SolgasPro into LNG, solar, BESS, and green hydrogen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LPG Distribution

NAICS

Natural Gas Distribution (221210), Natural Gas Distribution (22121), Fuel Dealers (45721)

SIC

Natural Gas Distribution (4924), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Distribution Company (LDC) Natural Gas Distribution Utilities (TLAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

CNG/LNG Refueling for Industrial Fleets (Private Stations, Yard Fueling) (EUALALAK), Fuel Management & Fleet Card Programs (THADAKAH), LNG-to-Power (FSRU/Regas-Fed Gas Power Plants) (EUACABAG), Gas Distribution Operations (Day-to-Day Field & System Operations) (EUAJAAAB)

Keywords

• LPG distribution
• Natural gas fuel
• Industrial energy solutions
• Automotive LPG fuel
• Solar panel installation

Headquarters

HQ city

San Borja

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LPG Cylinder Sales and Distribution: Sale and distribution of LPG cylinders in various sizes (10kg, 45kg) to households and businesses through a nationwide distributor network and direct sales channels.
2. Vehicle LPG (GLP Vehicular): Supply of LPG fuel to over 650,000 vehicles through a network of more than 1,600 service stations. Revenue from fuel sales to transportation sector.
3. Industrial Energy Solutions (SolgasPro): Comprehensive energy solutions for mining and industrial clients including LNG supply, solar panel installation, and Ferox catalyst products. Long-term contracts with enterprise clients.
4. LNG for Mining Transportation: Supply of Liquefied Natural Gas to heavy mining transport through the LNG corridor network. Volume-based pricing tied to fuel consumption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Solgas distributes LPG cylinders (10kg for households, 45kg for commercial use) along with vehicle LPG fuel, industrial energy solutions (LNG, solar panels, Ferox catalyst), and battery storage systems through SolgasPro. Operations are backed by 9 bottling plants, 1 dedicated terminal, 500+ authorized distributors across 23 departments, and 1,600+ vehicle service stations throughout Peru.

Product overview

Solgas is Peru's leading LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) company offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy products across household, business, and industrial segments. The core product line includes GLP cylinders in 10kg and 45kg sizes with Premium (safety valve) and Traditional variants, supported by the Kit Regulador Premium regulator kit. Business offerings include PYME solutions for small enterprises and GLP Vehicular for vehicle conversion and fueling. The SolgasPro industrial division provides LNG corridor infrastructure for mining transport, solar panel installations, Ferox combustion catalyst, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Products are distributed through over 500 authorized distributors across 23 departments, supported by 9 packaging plants and 1 supply terminal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SolgasPro: Eco-friendly energy solutions line for industrial and mining clients, including LNG, solar panels, BESS storage systems, and autogeneration solutions.
• Experta Solgas
• DUO

Products and services

• Balón de 10kg (10kg LPG Cylinder)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% fuel cost savings for vehicle owners compared to gasoline
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Yape (Banco BCP)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 June 2026Promotional campaign allowing customers to redeem codes found in Solgas cylinder security seals through Yape app for cash prizes (up to S/500) and S/3 discounts on refills. Campaign valid June 15 - August 31, 2026 with 86,281 total prizes.
• Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026Three-year strategic alliance to promote applied research, technological innovation, and talent development focused on green hydrogen and clean energy transition. UNI has Peru's first pilot green hydrogen plant. Cooperation includes studies on hydrogen production, mobility applications, blending with natural gas/GLP, and analysis of regulatory frameworks under Law N°31992.
• Instituto Le Cordon Bleu PerúsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 November 2024Collaboration under the 'Mujeres con Energía' program to train women leaders of community kitchens (ollas comunes) in Lima on cooking and nutrition. Solgas donated three months of GLP to support these community kitchens serving vulnerable populations.
• Colegio Italiano Antonio RaimondisupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Solar panel installation project (144 panels, 79 kWp) to cover 30% of school's annual energy consumption. Reduces CO2 emissions by 60,000 kg/year. Project approved May 2024, demonstrating SolgasPro's expansion into new sectors beyond energy distribution.
• Municipalities and Centro de Emergencia MujersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnerships supporting the 'Mujeres con Energía' program across multiple regions including Ventanilla, Chiclayo, Pucallpa, and Trujillo. 8 government alliances enabling training on violence prevention, empowerment, and entrepreneurship skills.
• Bomberos Voluntarios del PerúsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for energy safety education and emergency prevention training. Solgas supports fire brigade training on LPG safety to strengthen safety culture throughout the distribution chain.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Abastible: Direct parent and sister LPG distributor to Solgas, operating the same business model (cylinder distribution, vehicle GLP, industrial) across Chile. Most directly comparable peer given identical operating playbook and shared Copec Group ownership.
• Lipigas: Chilean LPG distributor with comparable multi-segment offering (household cylinders, commercial, vehicular). Closest direct competitor to Abastible in Chile, making it a near-perfect analog for Solgas's structure and economics.
• Gasco: Chilean gas company distributing LPG and natural gas to households, commercial, and industrial customers. Comparable in scale, product mix, and customer segmentation, though with broader energy portfolio.
• Primagaz: European LPG distributor (part of SHV Energy) serving households and businesses via cylinders and bulk tanks. Closely mirrors Solgas's household and SME commercial LPG model in a more mature European market.
• AmeriGas: Largest US LPG distributor with propane cylinder and bulk delivery to households and businesses. Directly comparable business model and customer mix to Solgas's household and commercial LPG operations.

Regional players

• Petroperú: Peruvian state-owned oil and gas company operating refining, distribution, and sales of fuels including LPG. Direct in-country competitor and benchmark for pricing and supply dynamics, though broader in scope than Solgas.

Broad incumbents

• Repsol: Global integrated energy company with LPG and refined product distribution in Latin America and globally. Broad incumbent in energy with overlapping downstream distribution capabilities, though LPG cylinders are a small fraction of its portfolio.
• SHV Energy: Global LPG distribution group (parent of Primagaz and Supergasbras) operating across Europe, Americas, and Asia. Comparable in business model — cylinder and bulk LPG to households and industry — at substantially larger geographic scale.
• TotalEnergies: Global integrated energy major with downstream LPG and natural gas distribution in multiple regions. Overlaps with Solgas's industrial LNG and renewable offerings, while operating at much larger scale and capital base.

Others

• Copec: Chilean conglomerate and ultimate parent of Solgas via Abastible, with major fuel retail and forestry operations. Provides group-level benchmark for capital allocation and conglomerate strategy that shapes Solgas's positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/solgasglpvehicular
• Xx.com/solgasdelivery
• Facebookfacebook.com/SolgasOficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solgas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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