Atem

What Atem does

Atem is a Brazilian fuel distribution company headquartered in Manaus, Amazonas, founded in 2000 by brothers of Syrian-Lebanese descent. The company distributes gasoline, diesel (S-10 and S-500 grades), marine diesel, and hydrous ethanol through 300+ franchised gas stations across 13 Brazilian states in the North, Northeast, Central-West, and South regions. Atem also supplies fuel to thermoelectric plants serving more than 100 locations in interior Amazonas, and operates the Akitem convenience store brand at select gas stations.

The company operates nine owned distribution bases with a combined static storage capacity of 187,725 cubic meters, equivalent to 9 billion liters per year of throughput. Four of these bases (Manaus, Porto Velho, Santarém, and Itaituba) include Private Use Terminals (TUP) with full infrastructure and security for fuel handling, enabling river and land distribution to remote regions inaccessible to larger national competitors. Atem holds NBR ISO 9001:2015 and NBR ISO 14001:2015 certifications and complies with National Petroleum Agency (ANP) and CNPE biodiesel blending requirements.

Atem's revenue model is transaction-based across four streams: wholesale fuel distribution to franchised gas station operators, direct retail fuel sales to consumers at Atem-branded stations, Akitem convenience store sales, and direct fuel supply contracts with thermoelectric plants. The company distributes primarily through a B2B reseller and franchise network, with named long-tenure partners in Manaus, Itaituba, and Porto Velho. The company is privately held and family-owned, with no external institutional investors, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue figures. Its stated vision is to rank among the top 10 largest fuel distributors in Brazil by volume.

Name

Atem

Legal name

Atem

Website

https://atem.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Atem is a family-owned Brazilian fuel distributor headquartered in Manaus, Amazonas, operating 300+ franchised gas stations and nine distribution bases with 187,725m³ of storage across 13 states. The company supplies gasoline, diesel, ethanol, and thermoelectric plant fuel, complemented by Akitem convenience stores.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fuel Distribution

NAICS

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710), Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) (424720), Fuel Dealers (45721)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLABAIAI

Fleet Fuel & Energy Management (Fuel Programs, EV Charging Ops)

Transportation & Logistics/Fleet Leasing, Rental & Management/Fleet Management Services (Lifecycle, Compliance, Safety, Driver Programs)

SECONDARYAFABAJAL

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

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Inputs & Agrochemicals/Agrochemical Distribution & Retail (Farm Supply, Co-ops)

Keywords

• Fuel distribution
• Gas station network
• Fuel logistics
• Thermoelectric fuel supply
• Convenience retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Manaus

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fuel Distribution to Gas Stations: Wholesale distribution of fuels (gasoline, diesel, ethanol) to franchised gas station network. Station operators purchase fuel from Atem distribution bases and resell to end consumers.
2. Retail Fuel Sales: Direct retail fuel sales to consumers at Atem-branded gas stations. Revenue generated from gasoline, plus gasoline, diesel, and hydrous ethanol sales.
3. Akitem Convenience Stores: Revenue from 24-hour convenience stores operating at gas stations, selling drinks, snacks, and providing ATM services.
4. Thermoelectric Plant Fuel Supply: Serving thermoelectric plants in the North Region, supplying fuel to generate electricity at more than 100 locations in the interior of Amazonas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Atem is a Brazilian fuel distributor that purchases fuel from refineries and redistributes it through a network of 300+ franchised gas stations across 13 Brazilian states. The company operates nine owned distribution bases with private use terminals (TUP) and 187,725m³ of static storage capacity, supplying wholesale fuel to franchisees, B2B resellers, and thermoelectric plants. It also operates the Akitem 24-hour convenience store brand at its gas stations.

Product overview

Atem is a Brazilian fuel distributor and operator of a gas station network. The company offers a portfolio of fuel products including Regular Gasoline, Plus Gasoline, Diesel (various grades including S 10B and S 500B), Marine Diesel Oil, and Hydrous Ethanol. Beyond fuel products, Atem operates the Akitem Convenience Store brand (open 24 hours at gas stations) and provides distribution services through nine owned bases with storage capacity of 187,725m³ across multiple states, including Private Use Terminals (TUP) for maritime fuel distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regular Gasoline (Gasolina C)
• Plus Gasoline (Gasolina Aditivada)
• Diesel S10 (Diesel S 10B)
• Diesel S500 (Diesel S 500B)
• Marine Diesel Oil
• Hydrous Ethanol (Etanol Hidratado)
• Akitem Convenience Stores
• Atem Distribution Services
• Atem Gas Station Franchise Network

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving thermoelectric plants delivering electricity to more than 100 different locations in the interior of Amazonas
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Super Donors 2022 ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Blood donation campaign partnership with Super Donors 2022 group. The campaign exceeded the target of 300 bags of blood with 592 participants donating at Amazonas Hospital Foundation of Hematology and Hemotherapy (Hemoam).
• PanAmazonia AssociationminorOthersAtem is affiliated with the PanAmazonia Association, a non-governmental organization promoting PanAmazonian integration and cooperation as an instrument for regional development. Dibo Atem received the Great Amazon medal from this association.
• Amazon Environmental Protection Institute (IPAAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtem donated an equipped vessel to IPAAM for the Water, Air and Soil Monitoring Program of the State of Amazonas (ProQAS/AM).
• Amazonas Hospital Foundation of Hematology and Hemotherapy (Hemoam)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlood donation campaign partner where Super Donors campaign collected blood donations exceeding the 300 bags target.
• Manaus City Hall - Christmas of Waters ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtem provided rafts and pushers for the Floating Nativity Scene visiting 38 riverside communities. The project included toys and food supplies in an end-of-year program.
• Casa VhidaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtem supports Casa Vhida (institution serving children and teenagers at social risk with HIV) with donations of fuel and toys, providing social and psychological support.
• Manaus Soccer TeamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAtem is the official sponsor of Manaus Soccer Team, carrying out actions during games to reinforce commitment with Amazonian sport.
• Manaus Solidária FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtem donated basic food supplies and toys to the Fund, which visited 38 communities in Negro River and Amazonas River basins, reaching around 3,000 children.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ultrapar: Ultrapar is the parent of Ipiranga and a major Brazilian multi-business conglomerate (fuel distribution, LPG via Ultragaz, chemicals via Oxiteno). Relevant as a broad incumbent that controls one of Atem's main direct competitors and as a benchmark for fuel distribution unit economics at national scale.
• Cosan: Cosan is the parent company of Raízen and a major Brazilian energy and infrastructure conglomerate. Relevant as a broad incumbent comparable in the fuel distribution value chain and as the strategic owner of Atem's largest direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Ipiranga: Ipiranga is the third-largest fuel distributor in Brazil, owned by Ultrapar, operating a national franchised gas station network and wholesale fuel distribution. Highly comparable business model (B2B fuel distribution plus franchised retail) and the most relevant peer for benchmarking Atem's network economics.
• Raízen: Raízen is the largest fuel distributor in Brazil (Cosan/Shell joint venture) and the most direct comparable to Atem, operating wholesale fuel distribution, franchised gas station networks (Shell-branded), and downstream energy businesses. Comparison highlights competitive dynamics Atem faces in pursuing top-10 status.
• TDC Distribuidora: TDC Distribuidora is a Brazilian fuel and lubricant distributor serving multiple states, directly comparable to Atem in wholesale distribution and B2B fuel supply operations. A useful peer for regional distribution economics benchmarking.
• Vibra Energia (formerly BR Distribuidora): Vibra Energia is the second-largest fuel distributor in Brazil and a direct peer in wholesale fuel distribution to franchised and corporate customers. The company's BR-manufactured fuel, lubricant (Lubrax), and convenience store businesses are structurally comparable to Atem's operations.
• Zema Combustíveis: Zema Combustíveis is a Brazilian fuel distributor and gas station operator with a multi-state presence, directly comparable to Atem in business model and regional distribution focus. It is a relevant peer for benchmarking smaller-scale national fuel distribution operations.
• Rodoil Combustíveis: Rodoil is a Brazilian fuel distributor operating across multiple states with wholesale distribution and franchised retail operations. Directly comparable to Atem in B2B fuel distribution and gas station network operations.
• SP Combustíveis: SP Combustíveis is a Brazilian regional fuel distributor with B2B fuel supply operations comparable to Atem. Useful as a smaller-scale peer for understanding regional distribution unit economics in Brazil.
• Alesat: Alesat is a Brazilian fuel distributor operating wholesale distribution and franchised gas stations across multiple states, with a similar model to Atem of regional fuel distribution plus B2B customer supply. Comparable size and structure make it one of the closest pure-play peers to Atem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/distribuidoraatem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/postosatem

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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