Liquigas

What Liquigas does

Liquigas S.p.A. is an Italian privately held gas distribution company headquartered administratively in Milan with a registered office in Brescia. Founded in 1936 and operating under the direction and coordination of Dutch-based SHV Energy N.V., the company distributes LPG (GPL) and LNG (GNL) in cylinders and tanks to residential households, small and medium enterprises, construction sites, industrial customers, tourism and hospitality businesses, and commercial vehicle fleet operators across Italy. Its core technology stack comprises LPG/LNG distribution infrastructure including cylinders, tanks, piped gas networks (reti canalizzate), and remote-reading smart meters that automatically transmit consumption and tank-level data for billing and supply management.

The company's product portfolio centers on GPL and GNL fuels delivered via cylinders, tanks, and piped networks, supplemented by digital services including the MyLiquigas customer portal and mobile application (available on iOS and Android), the Liquigas Click electronic invoicing service, and the Liquicontrol proprietary pressure regulator with integrated safety shutoff for cylinders. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: subscription-style recurring gas supply (cylinders and tanks), metered pay-as-you-go supply with usage-based billing via smart meters, and one-time professional services for tank installation and regulatory compliance documentation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with reduced excise duties and 10% VAT available in certain geographic areas not connected to natural gas infrastructure.

Liquigas serves customers through a multi-channel go-to-market motion combining direct B2C field sales for residential supply, direct B2B enterprise field sales for commercial and industrial accounts, an authorized reseller network for cylinders, and a tank installation service line. Supporting infrastructure includes 24/7 emergency hotlines, dedicated customer service, and a Trustpilot-rated customer experience operation. The company holds fully paid-in share capital of EUR 41.6 million, employs between 501 and 1000 people, and operates exclusively within Italy.

Name

Liquigas

Legal name

Liquigas S.p.A.

Website

https://liquigas.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Liquigas is a Milan-based Italian distributor of LPG (GPL) and LNG (GNL) in cylinders, tanks, and piped networks, serving residential, SME, industrial, construction, hospitality, and commercial transport customers nationwide since 1936 under SHV Energy N.V.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LPG/LNG Gas Distribution

NAICS

Natural Gas Distribution (221210), Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products (486910), Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products (48691)

SIC

Pipe Lines (No Natural Gas) (4610), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

NGL/LPG Distribution / Local Delivery Pipelines (Terminal-to-Market) (TLAGAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

LPG / Propane-Butane Products Pipeline Transportation (TLAGABAH), NGL/LPG Pipeline Storage & Terminaling (Caverns, Bullet Tanks, Tank Farms) (TLAGAEAM), CNG/LNG Refueling for Industrial Fleets (Private Stations, Yard Fueling) (EUALALAK)

Keywords

• LPG gas distribution
• LNG fuel supply
• Gas cylinders and tanks
• Piped gas networks
• Residential and commercial gas

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. GPL/GNL Gas Sales: Primary revenue from distribution of LPG (GPL) and LNG (GNL) in cylinders and tanks to residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout Italy.
2. Tank Installation Services: Installation of gas tanks (serbatoi) for homes and businesses, including support with regulatory compliance and fire prevention documentation.
3. Metered Supply (Litro/Contatore): Metered gas supply with billing based on consumption measured by smart meters, offering consumption-based pricing for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Liquigas distributes LPG (GPL) and LNG (GNL) to residential, commercial, and institutional customers across Italy through cylinders, tanks, and piped gas networks. The company supplies energy for home heating, cooking, and hot water as well as for business operations, industrial processes, construction sites, hospitality, and commercial vehicle propulsion. Complementary services include tank installation, smart metering, and a customer self-service portal/app.

Product overview

Liquigas is a gas distribution company offering a portfolio of energy products centered on LPG (GPL) and LNG (GNL). The core products consist of GPL and GNL fuels distributed via cylinders, tanks, and piped networks. Digital services include the MyLiquigas customer portal and app for account management and ordering, along with Liquigas Click for electronic invoicing. Smart metering technology (Smart Meter) enables remote consumption monitoring, while Liquicontrol provides a safety valve system for cylinders. Infrastructure services include piped gas network installation (Reti Canalizzate) and LNG for vehicle propulsion (GNL per Autotrazione).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments6 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

One partnership is on record.

• SHV Energy N.V.coreOthersSHV Energy N.V. is the parent company that exercises directional and coordination control over Liquigas S.p.A. under Italian law (Art. 2497 bis C.C.). Liquigas operates as a subsidiary under the direction and coordination of SHV Energy N.V., a global leader in LPG distribution.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• A2A: Italian multi-utility with gas, electricity, and district heating operations; competes with Liquigas in residential gas supply and energy services, especially in Northern Italy.
• Iren: Italian multi-utility operating gas distribution networks and retail gas sales; competes with Liquigas in residential and SME gas supply across Northern and Central Italy.
• Edison: Major Italian energy retailer supplying gas and electricity to residential and business customers; competes with Liquigas in the household and SME energy-supply market from a broader utility position.
• Ascopiave: Italian gas distribution group focused on local natural gas networks and retail gas sales; overlaps with Liquigas in last-mile gas delivery and customer energy supply.
• ENI: Italian integrated energy major that markets natural gas and LPG to retail and business customers; overlaps with Liquigas in gas distribution to households and SMEs as part of a much broader upstream-to-retail portfolio.
• Engie Italia: Subsidiary of global utility Engie selling gas and energy services to Italian households, businesses, and public-sector clients; directly competes with Liquigas for residential and SME gas customers.
• Hera: Italian multi-utility providing gas, electricity, water, and waste services to residential and business customers, with overlapping LPG-adjacent and natural gas distribution activities.

Others

• SHV Energy: Parent company of Liquigas and one of the world's largest LPG distributors; provides strategic, operational, and technology benchmarks that shape Liquigas's positioning in the Italian LPG market.

Direct peers

• CPL Concordia: Italian energy cooperative selling LPG and natural gas to households, businesses, and municipalities, directly competing with Liquigas in residential LPG distribution and piped gas networks.
• ButanGas: One of Italy's largest LPG distributors, directly competing with Liquigas in residential cylinders, tanks, and bulk LPG supply across the Italian market with a comparable nationwide distribution model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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