Empire Gas

What Empire Gas does

Empire Gas Co Inc. is a San Juan, Puerto Rico-headquartered, family-owned wholesale distributor of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG/propane), founded in 1967 by Ramón Gonzalez Cordero and Ketty Simounet Bey. The company holds roughly 70% of Puerto Rico's LPG market share and delivers an average of 74 million gallons of propane per year to commercial, industrial, public-sector, and residential customers across the island and the broader Caribbean, supported by more than 500 full-time employees operating 365 days per year.

The company's core product is wholesale LPG distribution, sold alongside propane tank rental in multiple capacities (residential through industrial) and bundled with installation and ongoing safety service by specialized technicians. The underlying technology stack is physical rather than digital: a fleet of delivery trucks; a network of customer-site storage tanks, regulators, safety relief valves, and gauges; and direct-delivery logistics. Beyond the core propane business, Empire Gas offers autogas (propane-based vehicle fuel) and combined heat and power (CHP) services as sustainable-energy adjacencies targeting the same commercial and industrial customer base.

Empire Gas makes money through hardware/commodity sales of propane gallons and through recurring revenue on rented tank infrastructure and installation/maintenance service. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting commercial and industrial contract structures typical of B2B fuel supply. The go-to-market model is sales-led direct delivery with 24-hour business inquiry response and a single toll-free line, supported by a basic web presence and Facebook page. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, funding rounds, acquisitions, partnerships, or executive hires beyond the founding generation.

Name

Empire Gas

Legal name

Empire Gas Co Inc.

Website

https://empiregaspr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Empire Gas Co Inc. is a family-owned, San Juan-based wholesale LPG/propane distributor holding 70% market share in Puerto Rico, delivering 74 million gallons annually to commercial, industrial, public, and residential customers across the island and the Caribbean.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LPG Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (457210), Fuel Dealers (45721)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

NGL/LPG Pipeline Storage & Terminaling (Caverns, Bullet Tanks, Tank Farms) (TLAGAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Fuel, Propane & Energy Supply for Farms (Retailer-Operated) (AFABAJAL), Captive & Embedded Gas-Fired Power Generation (Industrial/Commercial CHP) (EUALALAB)

Keywords

• Propane distribution services
• LPG wholesale supply
• Autogas fuel solutions
• Propane tank rental
• Combined heat and power

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Propane/LPG Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (propane) to commercial, industrial, public, and residential customers. Delivers an average of 74 million gallons annually, serving as the island's largest LPG wholesaler with 70% market share. Revenue is generated through propane sales, tank rental, and delivery services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Empire Gas is the largest LPG/propane wholesaler in Puerto Rico, distributing an average of 74 million gallons of propane annually to commercial, industrial, public, and residential customers. In addition to wholesale propane distribution, the company offers propane tank rentals in multiple sizes, autogas (propane-based vehicle fuel), and combined heat and power (CHP) sustainable energy solutions, supported by specialized technicians for safe handling and installation.

Product overview

Empire Gas Company is a full-service propane company operating as the island's largest LPG wholesaler with 70% market share. The core offering is wholesale propane/LPG distribution services delivered to commercial, industrial, public, and residential sectors across Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. The product portfolio includes the foundational propane distribution service, tank rental options in various sizes for different capacity needs, autogas for vehicle fuel applications, and combined heat and power (CHP) services for sustainable energy solutions. All products are supported by specialized technicians who provide safety guidance and customer service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Propane/LPG Distribution

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% market share in Puerto Rico's LPG market
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ferrellgas Partners: Ferrellgas is one of the largest US propane distributors, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers via tank delivery and exchange (Blue Rhino). Like Empire Gas, Ferrellgas operates a wholesale LPG distribution model with tank rental, autogas, and serves similar end-market verticals.
• Paraco Gas: Paraco Gas is a regional US propane distributor serving the Northeast with residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Similar in business model to Empire Gas, with tank rental, autogas, and 24/7 emergency service, though focused on the US mainland.
• AmeriGas Propane: AmeriGas is the largest US propane retailer (subsidiary of UGI Corporation), distributing LPG to residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers across all 50 states. Directly comparable to Empire Gas in core wholesale distribution model, autogas, and commercial/industrial focus.
• Suburban Propane Partners: Suburban Propane is a US master limited partnership distributing propane, propane tanks, and renewable energy solutions (including natural gas) to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Comparable to Empire Gas in propane distribution, tank rental, and adjacent energy services.

Broad incumbents

• Heritage Propane (Energy Transfer): Heritage Propane, acquired by Energy Transfer, is a US retail propane distributor serving residential and commercial customers across 40+ states. Comparable in propane retail/distribution model but integrated with midstream energy infrastructure.
• UGI Corporation: UGI is a US natural gas and propane utility holding company, parent of AmeriGas (the largest US propane distributor). Broader incumbent with utilities, midstream, and LPG segments—overlapping with Empire Gas in propane distribution but operating at much greater scale and scope.
• SHV Energy (Calor, Primagaz): SHV Energy is the global LPG distribution arm of SHV Holdings, operating brands like Calor (UK) and Primagaz across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Comparable to Empire Gas as a multi-national LPG distributor with similar commercial/industrial and residential customer base.
• Repsol Butano: Repsol Butano is the LPG division of Spanish energy major Repsol, distributing bottled and bulk propane/butane across Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. Comparable in LPG wholesale and autogas to Empire Gas, with broader geographic and energy-portfolio reach.

Regional players

• Butagaz (TotalEnergies): Butagaz is a French LPG distributor owned by TotalEnergies, serving residential and commercial customers in France with bottled and bulk propane/butane. Comparable to Empire Gas in LPG wholesale and bulk tank distribution, with parent-company energy diversification.
• Antargaz: Antargaz is a French LPG distributor owned by UGI Corporation, serving residential, commercial, and mobility (autogas) customers across France and Benelux. Comparable to Empire Gas in LPG distribution and autogas focus, though geographically limited to Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/empiregaspr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/empire-gas-company-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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