Liquigás
Liquigás Distribuidora S.A. is a Brazilian LPG bottling and distribution company, founded 1960, now part of Copa Energia. It supplies bottled and bulk liquefied petroleum gas to residential, commercial, industrial, condominium, and agribusiness customers across Brazil through cylinder products, subscriptions, and metering services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersSão Paulo, Brazil
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Liquigás does
Liquigás Distribuidora S.A. is a Brazilian LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) distributor headquartered in São Paulo, founded in 1960 and now operating as a subsidiary within the Copa Energia platform alongside sister brand Copagaz. The company markets a tiered cylinder portfolio across five weight classes (P5, P8, P13, P20, P45 kg), each anchored by a distinct sub-brand (Gás Sob Medida, Gás a Mais, Gás pra Todos, Gás em Movimento, Gás Total), targeting residential consumers, food-service and hospitality operators, condominium complexes, and resellers.
Beyond cylinders, Liquigás operates service-layer products including Medição Individualizada — individualized gas metering for condominium accounts — and Gás por Assinatura, a subscription delivery model with online account management. For institutional customers the company supplies industrial-format SKUs branded Gas Station, Skid Tank, Flexgas, and Fast Gas Station, serving pharmaceutical, mining, food processing, and agribusiness accounts. Multi-channel sales infrastructure includes dedicated WhatsApp support, a reseller onboarding program ("Seja Revendedor"), and direct digital purchase flows.
Liquigás earns revenue through both transactional bottled-LPG sales (with resale prices subject to ANP regulation in Brazil) and recurring services (subscriptions, condominium metering). Operations are governed by ANP regulatory frameworks including ANP Resolution 881/2022 covering bottled LPG marketing, delivery, and consumer guarantees, alongside the company's own code of conduct and sustainability commitments issued under Copa Energia. Distribution scale — depots, fleets, and an extensive reseller footprint — defines the core operating asset and revenue base.
Liquigás firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Liquigás
- Legal name
- Liquigás Distribuidora S.A.
- Website
- https://liquigas.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Liquigás Distribuidora S.A. is a Brazilian LPG bottling and distribution company, founded 1960, now part of Copa Energia. It supplies bottled and bulk liquefied petroleum gas to residential, commercial, industrial, condominium, and agribusiness customers across Brazil through cylinder products, subscriptions, and metering services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Liquigás industry classification
Industry- Product category
- LPG Distribution
- NAICS
- Fuel Dealers (457210)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)
- akta.pro primary industry
- NGL/LPG Distribution / Local Delivery Pipelines (Terminal-to-Market) (TLAGAEAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- NGL/LPG Pipeline Storage & Terminaling (Caverns, Bullet Tanks, Tank Farms) (TLAGAEAM), LPG / Propane-Butane Products Pipeline Transportation (TLAGABAH)
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Where Liquigás is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- São Paulo
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Liquigás business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- LPG Cylinder Sales (Residential): Sale of bottled LPG (P5, P8, P13) to residential customers through authorized reseller network. Customers order via WhatsApp, phone, or website.
- LPG Cylinder Sales (Commercial/Industrial): Sale of larger LPG cylinders (P20, P45) and bulk solutions to commercial establishments (restaurants, laundries) and industrial clients including pharmaceutical, mining, and food processing companies.
- Gas Subscription Service: Recurring subscription model for gas delivery to residential customers (Gás por Assinatura), providing regular scheduled deliveries.
- Individual Metering Services: Services related to individual metering systems for condominiums and multi-unit buildings, with dedicated portal management.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Liquigás product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Liquigás distributes Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) across Brazil in cylinder formats ranging from 5kg (P5) for single-person households up to 45kg (P45) for commercial and industrial clients. The company sells bottled gas directly and through a nationwide network of authorized resellers, complemented by individual metering services for condominiums and a subscription-based recurring delivery service.
Product overview
Liquigás operates as a subsidiary of Copa Energia, offering a comprehensive portfolio of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) products and services across Brazil. The product lineup centers on gas cylinders in various sizes: P5 (5kg), P8 (8kg), P13 (13kg), P20 (20kg for industrial use), and P45 (45kg for commercial operations). These cylinder products are complemented by services including Medição Individualizada (individualized consumption measurement for condominiums) and Gás por Assinatura (subscription-based delivery). Copa Energia, the parent company, also provides customized industrial solutions including Gas Station, Skid Tank, and Flexgas offerings. Together with sister brand Copagaz, Liquigás forms one of Brazil's largest gas distribution networks serving residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural segments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Gás Sob Medida: Product line featuring P5 (5kg) portable gas cylinder marketed as practical and economical.
- Gás a Mais
- Gás pra Todos
- Gás em Movimento
- Gás Total
Products and services
- P5 (Gás Sob Medida) A 5kg portable LPG cylinder designed for practicality and economy, suitable for single-person households or small living spaces.
- P8 (Gás a Mais) An 8kg LPG cylinder that provides the right amount of gas for medium-sized cooking needs.
- P13 (Gás pra Todos) The classic 13kg LPG cylinder, the most recommended for residential use, serving daily family needs.
- P20 (Gás em Movimento) A 20kg LPG cylinder indicated for forklifts in the industrial sector.
- P45 (Gás Total) A 45kg high-capacity LPG gas cylinder designed for businesses requiring significant energy output, such as restaurants and laundromats.
- Medição Individualizada Individualized measurement service that allows monitoring gas consumption per unit in condominiums and multi-unit buildings, enabling fair allocation of gas costs among residents through a dedicated portal.
- Gás por Assinatura Subscription-based gas delivery service offering regular LPG supply with scheduled deliveries for residential customers.
- Gas Station Customized LPG solution designed for gas station operations and fueling infrastructure.
- Skid Tank Customized LPG solution using skid-mounted tanks for flexible industrial installation.
- Flexgas Flexible LPG solution adaptable to various business requirements and consumption profiles.
- Fast Gas Station Exclusive fast-track gas station solution providing expedited LPG service.
Quantifiable outcome
- 26% more economical than piped gas
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Liquigás
Customer profileSegments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Liquigás technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Liquigás partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Copa EnergiacoreCopa Energia is the parent company and brand umbrella for Liquigás and Copagaz. Copa Energia provides strategic direction, innovation support, and group scale to Liquigás operations. The combined entity represents significant market presence in Brazilian LPG distribution.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Liquigás competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Nacional Gás: Brazilian LPG distributor serving residential and commercial customers through its own reseller network, with a comparable product portfolio (P8, P13, P20, P45) and similar channel model to Liquigás.
- Ultragaz: Ultrapar subsidiary and one of Brazil's largest bottled LPG distributors serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. Directly comparable to Liquigás in product mix, distribution model, and target segments.
- Copagaz: Sister brand of Liquigás under Copa Energia, also one of the largest LPG distributors in Brazil. Operates the same business model, product range, and customer segments as Liquigás, making it the closest like-for-like comparator.
- Supergasbras: Major Brazilian LPG distributor (subsidiary of SHV Energy) operating a similarly structured reseller network across the country, competing head-to-head with Liquigás in residential P13 and commercial/industrial bulk segments.
Broad incumbents
- Petrobras: Brazil's state-controlled oil and gas major, the principal upstream LPG producer and refiner. While not a direct LPG distribution peer, Petrobras's pricing and supply decisions set the input economics for Liquigás and other LPG distributors.
- Comgás: Largest piped natural gas distributor in Brazil (São Paulo state). Competes with Liquigás at the customer-cooking-fuel level via piped gas, though it operates an adjacent (pipeline) infrastructure rather than bottled LPG distribution.
- Vibra (formerly BR Distribuidora): Brazil's largest fuel distribution company. While focused on liquid fuels and lubricants rather than bottled LPG, Vibra operates in adjacent downstream-energy distribution and shares scale dynamics relevant to Liquigás.
- Ipiranga: Major Brazilian fuel distributor with extensive retail and commercial fuel reach. Adjacent to Liquigás in downstream-energy distribution and a comparable example of multi-channel Brazilian energy-distribution at scale.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Liquigás social profiles
Digital presenceLiquigás compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Liquigás financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Liquigás leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Liquigás funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Liquigás M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Liquigás
What does Liquigás do?
Liquigás distributes Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) across Brazil in cylinder formats ranging from 5kg (P5) for single-person households up to 45kg (P45) for commercial and industrial clients. The company sells bottled gas directly and through a nationwide network of authorized resellers, complemented by individual metering services for condominiums and a subscription-based recurring delivery service.
Is Liquigás a public or private company?
Liquigás is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Liquigás founded?
Liquigás was founded in 1960. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Liquigás based?
Liquigás is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Liquigás make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. LPG Cylinder Sales (Residential) is the primary driver. The others are LPG Cylinder Sales (Commercial/Industrial), gas Subscription Service and individual Metering Services.
Who are Liquigás's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Nacional Gás, Ultragaz, Copagaz and Supergasbras. Broad incumbents are Petrobras, Comgás, Vibra (formerly BR Distribuidora) and Ipiranga.
Does Liquigás have an API?
No public API is recorded for Liquigás.
What industry is Liquigás in?
Liquigás's product category is LPG Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAGAEAJ, NGL/LPG Distribution / Local Delivery Pipelines (Terminal-to-Market), with a secondary code of TLAGAEAM, NGL/LPG Pipeline Storage & Terminaling (Caverns, Bullet Tanks, Tank Farms). Its NAICS code is 457210 and its SIC code is 5171.