Finagaz

What Finagaz does

Finagaz is a French distributor of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), engaged in the supply of propane and butane to residential and professional customers, as well as LPG in automotive (GPL carburant) form. Founded in 1996 and operating across French national territory, the company delivers energy for cooking, heating, and hot water through three primary channels: direct tank delivery to customer premises, a network of approved bottle resellers supplemented by 24/7 automated vending machines, and online self-service via a client portal. Contract-based tank offerings (SereniPack+, FlexiPack+, VisiPack) and a bottle deposit (consigne) system at €4 per bottle structure the recurring-revenue mechanics.

The product portfolio has expanded beyond core LPG into renewable and hybrid energy: biopropane for tanks, biomethane for professionals, hybrid heat pump systems combining air-water heat pumps with condensing gas boilers, and photovoltaic solar solutions for business customers. The company also participates in Delegation de Service Public (DSP) arrangements for natural gas distribution to communities and developments, and offers energy-transition advisory tied to French renovation incentive programs.

The business model is primarily volume-based commodity distribution with pricing that is quote-driven for bulk tank services and transactional for bottles. The go-to-market is multi-channel: direct field sales to professionals, a prescriber/partner referral network (Acti-Pole), digital self-service for existing customers, and physical point-of-sale retail. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; data points referenced pertain largely to a sister or affiliate entity (Antargaz), and Finagaz-specific financials, headcount, and ownership are not present in the source material.

Name

Finagaz

Website

https://finagaz.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LPG Distribution

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (45721), Natural Gas Distribution (2212), Other Gasoline Stations (457120)

SIC

Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Fuel, Propane & Energy Supply for Farms (Retailer-Operated) (AFABAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

CNG/LNG Refueling for Industrial Fleets (Private Stations, Yard Fueling) (EUALALAK), Green Gas / RNG Retail Programs & Claims Marketing (EUAAADAG)

Keywords

• Propane gas distribution
• Butane cylinder supply
• LPG automotive fuel
• Bulk propane delivery
• Gas energy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lugo

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Finagaz is a French gas distribution company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Lugo, France. It distributes propane and butane gas in cylinders/bottles and tanks for residential heating, cooking, and hot water, and supplies LPG as automotive fuel. The company also supports customers with energy transition offerings including biopropane, biomethane, hybrid heat pumps, and photovoltaic solar solutions.

Product overview

Antargaz is a comprehensive gas energy provider offering a portfolio of products and services centered on propane and butane energy solutions. The core offerings include gas in tanks (with SereniPack+, FlexiPack+, and VisiPack contract options), gas bottles for various applications, network gas distribution, and automotive LPG fuel. The company also provides renewable energy products including biopropane for tanks and biomethane for professionals, as well as hybrid heat pump systems and photovoltaic solar solutions for pros. The product portfolio is structured around multiple contract types for tank gas (budget-controlled, flexible, and visibility-focused) alongside standalone product lines for bottles, network gas, and alternative energy solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gaz en citerne (Tank Gas Supply) Propane gas supplied in bulk tanks installed at customer premises, with direct delivery and multiple service plan options for residential and professional customers.
• Bouteilles de gaz (Gas Bottles) Butane and propane gas bottles available in various sizes, sold through a network of approved resellers and 24/7 automated vending machines.
• Gaz en réseau (Network Gas) Natural gas distribution network services for residential developments, apartment buildings, and municipalities through public service delegation (DSP).
• GPL carburant (Auto LPG Fuel) Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributed as an automotive fuel at partner fueling stations, positioned as an environmentally-friendly alternative to gasoline and diesel.
• Biopropane en citerne (Bio-based Propane) Bio-based propane supplied in tanks for professional customers to support their transition to renewable energy sources.
• Biométhane pour les pros (Biomethane for Professionals) Biomethane energy solutions for professional clients as part of energy transition initiatives.
• Solaire photovoltaïque pour les pros (Solar PV for Professionals) Photovoltaic solar energy solutions for professionals to generate electricity from solar panels on their sites.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Primagaz: French LPG distributor (part of SHV Energy) supplying propane and butane to households and businesses. Operates the same tank and bottle model as Finagaz and competes head-to-head in the same French regions.
• Butagaz: Major French LPG distributor offering propane and butane in tanks and bottles to residential and professional customers. Directly competes with Finagaz in the same French retail and bulk segments with similar contract structures.
• Antargaz: French LPG distributor (propane and butane in tanks and bottles) with nationwide network, automated dispensers, and energy transition offerings. The most direct overlap with Finagaz across product portfolio, channels, and target segments.
• Vitogaz France: French LPG distributor focused on propane tank and bottle supply to residential and small business customers. Comparable business model, geography, and customer segments to Finagaz.

Broad incumbents

• SHV Energy: Global LPG distribution group (parent of Primagaz and historically associated with Finagaz through prior ownership) operating across multiple European, American, and Asian markets. Provides broader context for Finagaz's likely corporate parent and operating scale benchmarks.
• UGI International: Parent of Antargaz and a major European LPG distributor with operations across France, the UK, the Netherlands, and beyond. Comparable to Finagaz as a parented LPG platform with similar product and channel mix.
• Engie (Home Services / Renewable Gases): Major French utility active in natural gas distribution, biomethane, and home energy services. Overlaps with Finagaz's DSP natural gas network activity and biomethane-for-pros offering, and is a potential competitor for municipal concessions.
• TotalEnergies (GPL carburant): Integrated oil major active across French fuel retail including LPG/autogas (GPL carburant) at service stations. Overlaps with Finagaz's autogas business line at the retail fuel station level.

Regional players

• Repsol Butano: Spanish-headquartered LPG (butane and propane) distributor serving Iberia and other European markets with bottled and bulk gas. Comparable product portfolio and model but operates in different European geographies than Finagaz.

Emerging players

• Air Liquide: Industrial and medical gas major expanding into renewable and low-carbon gases (biomethane, hydrogen). Provides a benchmark for how energy-transition gas companies can scale renewables, relevant to Finagaz's biopropane/biomethane ambitions.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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