What Rijngas does

Rijngas BV is a privately held Dutch propane/LPG gas specialist founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dinxperlo, Netherlands, operating across the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium via a wholly-owned Belgian subsidiary (Belgas BV, Neerpelt) and a German office in Wesel. The company supplies propane in bulk tanks, cylinders (2.5 kg to 33 kg), and forklift-specific configurations, alongside an emerging hydrogen and hybrid energy product line. Its core proprietary offering is the Heftruck Comfort Systeem (HCS), a turnkey forklift LPG supply solution that includes lightweight aluminum cylinders, branded 'Rijngas – HCS' quick couplers to prevent interchange, proprietary cylinder brackets, and an optional Minimum Level Detector (MLD) that alerts operators before tanks run empty. A tank telemetry/content-measurement system transmits fill-level data every 15 minutes and auto-triggers refill logistics at the 30% threshold. All propane supplied is 100% CO2-compensated through Verified Emission Reductions purchased from CDM-certified projects in India, with no incremental charge to customers.

The company's revenue model blends hardware sales (cylinders, tanks, accessories) with managed services (bulk tank rental, forklift gas installation, telemetry-enabled refilling, turn-key filling station builds) and wholesale supply to resellers and gas dealers. Pricing is usage-based with minimum annual consumption thresholds of 5,000 liters for managed bulk tank service and 2,500 liters for bulk delivery to tank-owning customers; cylinder storage cabinets are available on rental or unit-purchase terms. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting industrial operators (forklift fleets, construction, agriculture, cleaning machines), professional/trade end-users (roofers, horticulturists, field service technicians, hospitality), resellers supplied with blank-label cylinders, and—through the H2Milkrun consortium and the 2023 Industrial Battery pack Hybrid H2 launch—emerging hydrogen-powered applications. Supporting accessories (quick couplings, cylinder holders, MLDs, PGS 15-compliant storage cabinets) and dry ice round out the catalog. Operations are BRZO-certified and triple-certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 18001 by DEKRA (April 2017, zero corrective actions), with Air Liquide validating the quality system at 97% in a separate supplier evaluation.

Name

Rijngas

Legal name

Rijngas BV

Website

https://rijngas.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rijngas BV is a Dutch privately held propane/LPG gas specialist founded in 2013 that supplies bulk tanks, cylinders, and forklift gas (via its proprietary Heftruck Comfort Systeem) to industrial, trade, and reseller customers across the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium, and is expanding into hydrogen supply and hybrid energy solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial LPG and Gas Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

LPG / NGL Terminals (Pressurized/ Refrigerated Gas) (TLAHABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Propane (LP) Gas Line Installation & Conversion (HSAOAKAJ)

Keywords

• LPG propane supply
• Forklift gas distribution
• Industrial gas cylinders
• Hydrogen cylinder supply
• Propane filling stations

Headquarters

HQ city

Dinxperlo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Propane in Cylinders (koopflessen / rental bottles): Sale and rental of propane gas cylinders in various sizes (2.5 kg to 33 kg), sold to end-users, resellers, and forklift operators. CO2-compensated delivery on-site or for pickup.
2. Propane in Bulk Tanks: Rental and sale of bulk propane tanks to business and industrial customers. Includes placement, connection, maintenance, mandatory inspections, and permit assistance. Telemetry option enables automated refilling.
3. Forklift Gas Installation and Services: On-site LPG filling station rental for customers using over 50,000 liters per year. Rijngas handles installation, maintenance, certifications, and environmental permitting. Also offers fixed-mounted forklift tanks and the Heftruck Comfort System.
4. Wholesale Cylinder and Filling Station Supply: Wholesale delivery of empty or filled propane cylinders to businesses with their own filling stations. Also includes turn-key filling station installation and seasonal filling support.
5. Hydrogen Cylinder Supply: Supply of hydrogen in cylinder packages to power fuel cell systems such as the Industrial Battery pack Hybrid H2, enabling zero-emission energy at any location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rijngas BV supplies liquefied propane (LPG) in cylinders and bulk tanks to business operators, resellers, and industrial customers across the Benelux region. Its portfolio includes forklift gas under the proprietary Heftruck Comfort Systeem (HCS), on-site propane delivery, tank rental with telemetry-based automated refilling, propane filling station support, and emerging hydrogen cylinder supply for fuel cell applications. All propane products are 100% CO2-compensated.

Product overview

Rijngas is a Dutch liquefied propane (LPG/propane) and hydrogen supplier operating a multi-product portfolio centered around energy solutions. The core offering includes bulk propane tanks (Propaangas in Tanks), forklift gas (Heftruckgas) with the proprietary Heftruck Comfort Systeem (HCS), propane in cylinders (Propaangas in Flessen), and propane filling stations (Vulstations). Additional services target business end-users and resellers, while hydrogen supply and the Industrial Battery pack Hybrid H2 (green hybrid generator) represent newer sustainable energy offerings. Supporting accessories include cylinder storage, quick couplings, cylinder holders, minimum level detectors, and tank content measurement systems. The company also supplies dry ice. All propane products are 100% CO2 compensated.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Propaangas in Tanks (Bulk Propane) Rental and sale of bulk propane tanks to business and industrial customers. Includes placement, connection, maintenance, mandatory inspections, and permit assistance. Tanks available up to 13,000+ liters with optional telemetry content monitoring system enabling automated refilling. Minimum annual propane consumption of 5,000 liters required for managed tank rental.
• Heftruckgas (Forklift Gas) LPG/propane supply for forklifts delivered in lightweight aluminum cylinders. Part of the proprietary Heftruck Comfort Systeem (HCS) that provides a hassle-free and safe LPG supply without customer investment or maintenance, including all cylinder inspections, maintenance, and scheduled deliveries.
• Propaangas in Flessen (Propane in Cylinders) Mobile propane energy delivered in cylinders ranging from 2.5 kg to 33 kg, suitable for diverse applications including torching bitumen, thermal weed control, film shrinking, field service technicians, and hospitality outdoor equipment.
• Propaan Vulstations (Propane Filling Stations) Wholesale and retail cylinder supply and filling station support services including turn-key propane filling installations, supporting filling operations, and empty/full cylinder delivery to resellers and end-users. Includes wholesale delivery of empty or filled propane cylinders to businesses with their own filling stations.
• Wederverkoper (Reseller Program) Propane cylinder sales program for resellers serving industrial customers (forklift gas), hospitality, and private customers. Cylinders available in steel or plastic from 2.5 kg to 14 kg fill weight with blank or custom-branded options.
• Zakelijke Eindgebruiker (Business End User Delivery) On-site propane cylinder delivery service for business customers with cylinders from 5 kg to 33 kg fill weight. Includes certified, well-maintained cylinders without customer investment, delivered at the business location.
• Industrial Battery pack Hybrid H2 Green hybrid generator combining hydrogen fuel cell and battery technology for continuous zero-emission energy. Can operate Off-Grid or On-Grid and connect locally generated solar energy. Suitable for vehicle charging, industrial applications, and construction sites.
• Waterstof (Hydrogen Supply) Hydrogen delivery in cylinder packages to provide stable hydrogen supply at any location in the Netherlands. Part of the H2Milkrun mobile hydrogen tank service and supports green hybrid energy solutions such as the Industrial Battery pack Hybrid H2.
• On-site LPG Filling Station for Forklifts On-site LPG filling station rental for high-volume customers (over 50,000 liters annually), including installation, maintenance, certifications, and environmental permitting. Also offers fixed-mounted forklift tanks with 40 to 85 liter gross water capacity to reduce refilling frequency.
• Droogijs (Dry Ice) Dry ice supply as an additional industrial gas product alongside propane, referenced in safety information sheets and brochures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% supplier evaluation score achieved from Air Liquide under ISO 9001 framework

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HyMovecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023HyMove is a partner in the development of the Industrial Battery pack Hybrid H2, a mobile green hybrid generator combining hydrogen fuel cell technology with battery storage. HyMove provides the fuel cell technology, while Rijngas supplies hydrogen via cylinder packages to enable continuous zero-emission power at any location. First units available from early 2024.
• Venema E-MobilitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Venema E-Mobility partnered with Rijngas and HyMove to develop the Industrial Battery pack Hybrid H2. Venema E-Mobility contributes battery technology to the hybrid system, which integrates immediate response times and efficiency of batteries with hydrogen as a long-duration clean energy reserve.
• H2Milkrun ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2021The H2Milkrun project, partially funded by the Province of Gelderland and the European Fund for Regional Development (EFRO) with €719,712 in subsidy, develops a mobile hydrogen tanker service to bring hydrogen refueling to companies that cannot yet invest in their own hydrogen infrastructure. Rijngas is one of seven consortium partners. The mobile hydrogen pump is delivered to the company's site, similar to a milk round.
• MobiHycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobiHy (Gendringen, Netherlands) is a partner in the H2Milkrun consortium developing mobile hydrogen tanker services for industrial vehicles.
• Veth AutomotiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeth Automotive (Duiven, Netherlands) participates in the H2Milkrun consortium for mobile hydrogen infrastructure.
• Toyota Material Handling NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerToyota Material Handling Nederland (Ede, Netherlands) is a consortium partner in the H2Milkrun project, providing industrial vehicle expertise for the mobile hydrogen service.
• Stichting Wageningen ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Wageningen Research (Wageningen, Netherlands) is a research partner in the H2Milkrun consortium.
• GINAF Trucks NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGINAF Trucks Nederland (Veenendaal, Netherlands) is a consortium partner providing hydrogen-powered truck expertise to the H2Milkrun project.
• Oost NLminorOthersOost NL (East Netherlands Development Agency) provided a Growth Voucher from the Energy Growth Accelerator program (De Groeiversneller Energie) to H2Milkrun, which was used to engage expert support for the subsidy application. Oost NL implements the program for the Province of Gelderland.
• Air LiquideminorOthersAir Liquide conducted a supplier evaluation of Rijngas under ISO 9001 standards, awarding a 97% score — described as an exceptionally high result. Air Liquide represents a significant peer validation of Rijngas' quality standards.
• DEKRAminorOthersDEKRA conducted the certification audit for Rijngas' ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards on 18 April 2017, awarding all three certifications without any corrective actions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Benegas: Benegas is a Dutch-headquartered LPG distributor active in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium, supplying propane in cylinders and bulk to B2B and retail customers. Closely comparable to Rijngas by geography, product mix, and customer segments.
• Antargaz Belgium: Antargaz (part of UGI International) is a pan-European LPG supplier with a strong Belgian footprint, offering propane cylinders, bulk tanks, and services to industrial and B2B customers. Direct competitor to Rijngas in the same geography and product category.
• Primagaz Belgium: Primagaz is a major LPG/propane distributor serving Belgian and French business and residential customers with cylinders and bulk tanks. It is a direct competitor to Rijngas in the Benelux LPG market, operating a similar product portfolio and on-site delivery model.
• Flogas Netherlands: Flogas Netherlands is part of the Flogas group (DCC Energy), distributing LPG and propane to Dutch commercial and residential customers. Operates in the same Dutch geography as Rijngas with overlapping B2B segment focus.
• Calor Gas (Ireland/UK): Calor Gas is one of the leading LPG suppliers in Ireland and the UK for off-grid homes, businesses, and industrial users. Operates with a similar B2B plus residential cylinder/bulk model and is part of SHV Energy.

Broad incumbents

• SHV Energy: SHV Energy is the world's largest LPG distribution group, operating brands such as Primagaz, Calor, and Supergas across Europe. A broad incumbent that competes with Rijngas through wholly-owned LPG brands in the Benelux.
• Air Liquide: Air Liquide is a global industrial gases major that supplied Rijngas with a 97% supplier evaluation score. Operates broadly in industrial gases and is expanding into hydrogen mobility, providing peer reference points for quality systems and hydrogen infrastructure at scale.

Others

• HyMove: HyMove is a Dutch fuel-cell technology partner that co-developed the Industrial Battery pack Hybrid H2 with Rijngas and Venema E-Mobility. Comparable as an emerging-play enabling partner for hydrogen-powered industrial solutions, not a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Westfalen AG: Westfalen is a German family-owned industrial gases and LPG distributor serving B2B customers in Germany and neighboring countries. Comparable to Rijngas in Germany for technical/industrial gas distribution and bulk propane supply.
• Primagas: Primagas is a Germany-focused LPG distributor owned by SHV Energy, supplying propane to households and SMEs. Comparable to Rijngas' German operations, though primarily a household/SME provider with limited industrial-propane depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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