Alaska Petroleum Distributing

What Alaska Petroleum Distributing does

Alaska Petroleum Distributing (APD) is a privately held fuel distribution company headquartered in Fairbanks, Alaska, operating since 1981 as a subsidiary of NorthStar Energy within the Saltchuk Family of Businesses. The company distributes home heating oil, diesel fuel, and gasoline to residential and commercial customers across Interior Alaska, including remote and challenging routes such as the Dalton Highway. Its core residential offering is structured around three tiered plans: Smart Monitor (tank monitoring hardware with mobile app and automatic delivery), Smart Fill (auto-fill based on usage patterns), and Flex Fill (customer-initiated on-demand delivery). Commercial services extend beyond heating oil to include diesel, gasoline, 24-hour emergency response, roadside service, tank inspections, site surveys, fuel additive programs, and fuel transfer services.

APD operates a fleet of fuel delivery trucks, tractor/semi-trucks, and trailers staffed by local drivers who maintain weekly safety training and serve as a core differentiator given Interior Alaska's extreme weather and remote geography. The technology stack supporting the business is conventional: an IoT-style tank monitoring system feeding a mobile app, a Squarespace-hosted website, Formstack-powered online account signup, an eBizCharge customer payment portal, and ADP for HR. Compliance is maintained across EPA, ADEC, OSHA, DOT, ASTM, and API frameworks. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via phone (907-488-2575) and online signup, combined with community-led engagement through a Facebook presence, a community blog, and Fairbanks-focused local content. Revenue is generated through subscription-style recurring delivery plans and pay-as-you-go commercial deliveries, with a long-tail customer base and no disclosed anchor accounts.

Name

Alaska Petroleum Distributing

Legal name

Alaska Petroleum Distributing, LLC

Website

https://alaskapetroleum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alaska Petroleum Distributing is a Fairbanks-based fuel distributor delivering home heating oil, diesel, and gasoline to residential and commercial customers across Interior Alaska since 1981, operating as a subsidiary of NorthStar Energy within the Saltchuk family.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fuel Distribution Services

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (4572), Fuel Dealers (45721)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Fleet Fueling (Cardlock, On-Site Tanks, Bulk Delivery) (EUALAIAD)

Keywords

• Fuel distribution services
• Home heating oil delivery
• Commercial diesel supply
• Petroleum product logistics
• Emergency fuel delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairbanks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Heating Oil Delivery: Home heating oil delivery services for Fairbanks residential customers with multiple plan options (Smart Monitor, Smart Fill, Flex Fill) providing automatic or customer-scheduled deliveries
2. Commercial Fuel Services: Commercial heating oil, diesel fuel delivery, gasoline delivery, and emergency response services for Interior Alaska businesses
3. Tank Monitoring Services: Professional tank monitor installation and real-time monitoring services for residential customers with compatible tanks
4. Roadside and Emergency Services: 24-hour emergency call-out deliveries and roadside service for commercial customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Alaska Petroleum Distributing is a Fairbanks-based fuel distributor that delivers home heating oil, diesel fuel, and gasoline to residential and commercial customers throughout Interior Alaska. The company operates a fleet of fuel delivery trucks, tractor/semi-trucks, and trailers, offering tiered residential service plans (Smart Monitor, Smart Fill, Flex Fill) with tank monitoring capabilities, plus 24-hour emergency response and roadside service for businesses.

Product overview

Alaska Petroleum Distributing offers a portfolio of fuel delivery and related services for residential and commercial customers in Interior Alaska. For residential customers, the core offerings center on three home heating oil delivery plans: Smart Monitor (tank monitoring with mobile app and automatic delivery), Smart Fill (automatic refill based on usage patterns), and Flex Fill (customer-initiated manual scheduling). Tank Monitoring Services provides professional monitor installation with real-time tracking. For commercial customers, the company delivers heating oil, diesel, and gasoline with 24-hour emergency response, tank inspections, site surveys, fuel additives, and fuel transfer services. The company also provides an online bill pay portal integrated with eBizCharge for electronic payments. All services are anchored by local drivers who know Fairbanks conditions and operate a fleet of fuel delivery trucks, tractor/semi-trucks, and trailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Smart Monitor A residential heating oil plan where APD installs a tank monitor on the customer's tank that connects to a mobile app, enabling real-time fuel level tracking and automated delivery scheduling without customer intervention. For Fairbanks homeowners who want full visibility and never-ending warmth.
• Smart Fill An automatic refill heating plan for residential customers where APD tracks fuel usage patterns and automatically schedules deliveries before supply runs low, requiring no app or manual tank monitoring from the customer.
• Flex Fill A flexible manual delivery service for residential customers who monitor their own tank levels and contact APD when they need a refill, offering full control with no commitment or automatic scheduling required.
• Commercial Fuel Services Comprehensive fuel delivery services for Fairbanks businesses including commercial heating oil, diesel fuel, and gasoline delivery, with 24-hour emergency response and roadside service capabilities. For businesses that keep Interior Alaska running.
• Emergency Response Service 24-hour emergency fuel delivery and roadside service available for commercial customers when urgent fuel needs arise outside normal business hours, ensuring business continuity during fuel shortages.
• Tank Inspections and Site Surveys Professional inspection and assessment services for commercial fuel tanks and delivery sites to ensure safety compliance and optimal operational performance.
• Fuel Additive Programs Commercial fuel additive services designed to enhance fuel quality, improve efficiency, and protect equipment for business customers operating in Interior Alaska.
• Fuel Transfer Services Professional fuel transfer services for moving fuel between tanks or locations, supporting commercial customer operational needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivers millions of gallons annually throughout Interior Alaska

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NorthStar EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019NorthStar Energy is the parent company of Alaska Petroleum Distributing. APD joined the NorthStar Energy family in 2019, gaining access to shared resources while maintaining its local brand and operations. NorthStar Energy comprises multiple regional fuel companies including Hawaii Petroleum, Delta Western, Inlet Energy, The Jankovich Company, CityServiceValcon, and Coleman Oil Company.
• SaltchukcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaltchuk is the ultimate parent company of NorthStar Energy, operating as the Saltchuk Family of Businesses. APD's connection to Saltchuk enables support for larger regional organizations through Saltchuk's regional giving program and provides access to expanded resources across Alaska.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coleman Oil Company: NorthStar Energy sister company operating as a large Pacific Northwest fuel distributor with branded and unbranded product across retail, commercial, and agricultural segments. Comparable fuel distribution model at larger scale.
• The Jankovich Company: NorthStar Energy sister company distributing petroleum products across the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. Comparable midstream/downstream fuel distribution activities, though at larger geographic scale.
• Suburban Propane Partners: Large publicly-traded propane and heating fuel distributor serving residential and commercial customers nationwide with recurring delivery plans. Comparable recurring-revenue home energy delivery model, though at far greater scale.

Direct peers

• Inlet Energy: Direct parent DBA entity referenced in APD's site footer, and a NorthStar Energy fuel distribution business operating in Alaska. Operates in the same geography with the same product set.
• Delta Western: NorthStar Energy sister company distributing fuel and lubricants across Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Directly comparable line of business with similar end markets to APD.
• Petrocard: Alaska-focused fuel card and bulk fuel delivery provider serving commercial fleets and industrial customers. Comparable to APD's commercial fueling business in target market and delivery model.
• Crowley Fuels Alaska: Major Alaska-based petroleum distributor serving residential, commercial, and government customers across the state with heating fuel, diesel, and gasoline. Directly comparable to APD in product mix and operating environment.

Regional players

• Dead River Company: New England-based heating oil and propane delivery company serving residential and commercial customers. Comparable home heating fuel delivery model with subscription/auto-fill plans, but in a different climate/geography.
• Hawaii Petroleum: NorthStar Energy sister company and Hawaii's largest independent fuel distributor. Comparable fuel distribution business model, though operating in a different geography (Hawaii) and facing a different energy mix.
• Mirabito Holdings: Northeast US-based fuel distributor and convenience retailer offering heating oil, propane, diesel, and gasoline with delivery and tank monitoring. Comparable product set and subscription delivery mechanics, though Northeast geography differs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Alaska-Petroleum-112717048803130
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alaska-petroleum

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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