évole énergies

What évole énergies does

évole énergies, headquartered in Baume-les-Dames, France, and operating through holding company M-ENERGY (SAS), is a multi-energy distributor serving individuals and professionals across metropolitan France. Founded in 1926, the group organizes nearly 500 collaborators across roughly 25 wholly-owned subsidiaries structured regionally (Énergies Est, Ouest, Sud, Nord) and by activity, distributing fioul (heating oil), wood pellets and firewood under multiple certified brands (Crépito, K9 Pellets, Pellets HP+, Morvan Pellets), road fuels including Gasoil B7 and alternative fuels (XTL/HVO, B100, Biofioul F30, alkylate essences), AdBlue, marine and aviation fuels, and electricity for professionals. The technology stack centers on an integrated physical distribution platform — 15 petroleum storage deposits, a 180-truck delivery fleet, 10 owned service stations, regional agencies, and pallets-drive depots — combined with the évole connect e-commerce platform and a fleet of French-manufactured Wastie waste-treatment machines operated through the évole écocycle subsidiary for on-site waste valorization.

The group operates four primary revenue streams: one-time commodity sales (petroleum, wood, biofuels, AdBlue) via direct-to-consumer online ordering and field-sales; subscription/recurring electricity supply to professionals through évole électricité; professional services in energy renovation delivered via évole Habitat (insulation, heat pumps, photovoltaic) and home/energy audit-driven offerings; and managed-services waste-treatment rental (Wastie machines from €295/month). Distribution runs across multiple channels — e-commerce storefront (evole-energies.fr), postcode-keyed delivery, regional agency network, owned service stations, and marine bunkering along the Côte d'Azur through Mérique-based subsidiary. Customer segments are split between individuals (heating fuel, pellets, vehicle fuel) and professionals (large enterprises, agriculture, retail, transport, hospitality, health, education, aviation, yachting), with the renovation vertical increasingly serving both households (via MaPrimeRénov/CEE subsidies) and commercial accounts.

Recent capital deployment has prioritized the energy transition and adjacency expansion: the 2024 acquisition of Go Groupe added RGE-certified renovation scale; new alternative-fuel SKUs address fleet decarbonization; on-site waste treatment opens a regulatory-driven services stream; and the still-incomplete but evolving aviation-fuel footprint at 150 French airport platforms extends geographic and vertical reach. The group is a private, family/closely-held enterprise — no public listing, no disclosed revenue, and no investor identities in the source material — whose near-term direction is best characterized as measured multi-energy diversification rather than step-change expansion.

Name

évole énergies

Legal name

M-ENERGY, SAS

Website

https://evole-energies.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

évole énergies is a French multi-energy distributor operating since 1926 that sells fioul, wood pellets, alternative fuels, electricity, marine and aviation fuels, energy renovation, and waste-treatment services to roughly 150,000 individuals and professionals across metropolitan France through an owned fleet of 180 trucks and 10 service stations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Distribution and Supply

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (4572)

akta.pro primary industry

Branded Fuels Wholesaling & Jobber Distribution (EUALAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alternative Transportation Fuels Retail (EV Charging, Hydrogen, CNG/LNG, Biofuels Blends) (EUALAIAI), Biomass Pellets, Briquettes & Solid Bioenergy Products (industrial/residential) (IMAMALAJ), Bulk Fuel, Propane & Energy Supply for Farms (Retailer-Operated) (AFABAJAL)

Keywords

• Multi-energy distribution
• Petroleum and biofuel distribution
• Wood pellet supply
• Energy renovation services
• Professional electricity supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Baume-les-Dames

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Petroleum Products Sales: Sale of fioul (domestic, superior quality, winter additive), carburants (diesel, GNR, gasoline), and AdBlue to professionals and individuals
2. Wood Energy Products: Sale of wood pellets (various brands including K9 Pellets, Crépito, Morvan Pellets, etc.) and firewood in bags or bulk
3. Biofuels and Alternative Fuels: Sale of XTL/HVO, B100, biofioul F30, alkylate gasoline - alternative fuel products for decarbonization
4. Electricity Supply: Electricity supply to professionals across various sectors including agriculture, crafts, retail, industry, SMEs
5. Home Renovation Services: Energy renovation services including insulation, heat pumps, photovoltaic installation, windows, and ventilation
6. Delivery Services: Delivery of energy products with tiered pricing based on zone and quantity ordered
7. Station Network Operations: Own network of 10 service stations (9 road, 1 port) offering pellets-drive, electric charging, CNG, AdBlue, car wash
8. Marine Fuel Distribution: Distribution of marine fuels along Côte d'Azur from Port-Vendres to Monaco, with 20,000 m3 annually
9. Aviation Fuel Services: Jet A1, Avgas 100LL, and SAF supply to 150 airport platforms in France, including ground handling at Basel-Mulhouse
10. Waste Treatment Equipment Rental: Waste treatment solutions via évole écocycle subsidiary, renting Wastie machines from 295 EUR HT/month without commitment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

évole énergies distributes and delivers a multi-energy product portfolio across France: petroleum products (heating oil, diesel, GNR, AdBlue, alkylate essences), wood energy (pellets and firewood under Crépito, K9 Pellets and other certified brands), alternative fuels (XTL/HVO, B100, Biofioul F30), and electricity supply contracts for professional buyers. The group also operates an energy renovation division (insulation, heat pumps, photovoltaic installations), an on-site waste treatment service via Wastie machines, a network of 10 service stations, marine fuel bunkering on the Côte d'Azur, and aviation fuel supply through its Klinzing subsidiary.

Product overview

évole énergies is a multi-energy supplier and distributor operating since 1926 with a portfolio spanning petroleum products, biofuels, wood energy, electricity, and energy renovation services. The company operates a platform model (via évole connect) offering online ordering for multiple product lines: wood pellets (multiple certified brands: Crépito, K9 Pellets, Pellets HP+, Morvan Pellets, Woodies, Hélios, Alpes Énergie Bois, Piniera, Hiverocho, FreeWood), heating oil (domestic, premium, biofioul), road fuels (diesel, GNR, HVO/XTL, B100, alkylate essences), AdBlue, and electricity for professionals. The Habitat division provides residential energy renovation including insulation, heat pumps, air conditioning, and photovoltaic installations via the Go Groupe integration (2024). The group also operates évole écocycle for on-site waste treatment, a network of 10 service stations, marine fuel bunkering on the Côte d'Azur, and transport/logistics operations via Klinzing subsidiary. Total workforce: approximately 500 employees serving 150,000 customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• évole écocycle: Waste treatment and valorization subsidiary offering on-site waste management solutions for professionals using Wastie machines made in France.
• évole électricité
• évole Habitat
• Klinzing
• K9 Energy
• K9 Pellets
• Crépito

Products and services

• Wood Pellets (Granulés de bois) Wood pellets for residential heating in stoves and boilers, distributed in bulk and bagged formats under multiple certified brands. Certified to DIN Plus, ENplus A1, PEFC, NF Biocombustibles, and Bois de France standards. Sold to individuals and professionals across France.
• Heating Oil (Fioul) Heating oil products for residential and small commercial boilers, including standard domestic fioul, low-sulfur premium fioul, and Biofioul F30 (30% rapeseed blend for lower emissions). Additivated variants available. Sold online with home delivery across metropolitan France.
• Road Fuels (Carburants) Road and off-road fuel products including standard diesel (GO/B7), synthetic renewable diesel (XTL/HVO, EN 15940 compliant), GNR (non-road gasoil) variants, 100% rapeseed biofuel (B100), and alkylate gasoline for small engines. Targeted at fleet operators, agriculture, transport/logistics, and individual motorists.
• AdBlue Diesel exhaust fluid (AdBlue) for SCR-equipped diesel vehicles, distributed through the company's service station network and via direct delivery to professional customers.
• Électricité (Professional Electricity Supply) B2B electricity supply contracts including meter management, supplier switching, business creation/move support. Sector-specific offers for agriculture, crafts, large retail, industry, SMEs, liberal professions, hospitality, and transport/logistics.
• Energy Renovation Services (évole Habitat) Comprehensive residential energy renovation services: global renovation, exterior/interior insulation (ITE/ITI), windows/doors installation, air/water heat pumps, reversible air conditioning, heating installation and maintenance, ventilation (VMC), and chimney sweeping. RGE, QUALIBAT and Éco-Artisan certified installers.
• Photovoltaic Panel Installation Turnkey solar photovoltaic solutions: custom production studies, certified installation by qualified professionals, roof/canopy/ground integration, remote production and consumption monitoring, and long-term maintenance with guarantees.
• On-site Waste Treatment (évole écocycle / Wastie) On-site waste valorization using Wastie machines (made in Doubs) that reduce waste weight up to 90% in 24 hours, producing compost from food waste and combustible from hygiene waste. Targets collective catering, supermarkets, hospitals, schools, EHPADs, and nurseries. Rental-based service.
• Service Station Network Network of 10 company-owned service stations (9 road, 1 port) across France offering traditional and alternative fuels, electric charging, CNG, AdBlue, pellets-drive pickup, car wash, parcel lockers, and convenience services to motorists.
• Marine Fuel Bunkering (Côte d'Azur) Marine fuel negotiation and bunkering along the Côte d'Azur from Port-Vendres to Monaco, including marine lubricants, low-sulfur marine gasoil, sulfur-free EN590 diesel, additized fuels, and HVO/XTL decarbonized options. Backed by a 16,000 m³ petroleum complex with internal laboratory. Annual volume of 20,000 m³.
• Aviation Fuel Supply (Klinzing K9) Aviation fuel supply (Jet A1, Avgas 100LL, SAF) to 150 airport platforms in France and Benelux, with ground handling at Bâle-Mulhouse airport and mobile refueling installations for ski stations and civil security heliports.
• Firewood (Bois de chauffage) Premium firewood and densified logs under the Crépito brand (NF certified), including 30cm and 40cm logs. Sold to individuals for residential heating. Premium dry firewood reduces consumption up to 30% versus wet wood.
• Transport and Logistics (Klinzing) Liquid fuel transport, packaged freight and logistics for food processing, construction, and retail sectors; aviation refueling and fuel trading in eastern France and cross-border (Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg).

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% CO2 emissions reduction with XTL/HVO fuels vs fossil diesel
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EDF: French state-owned electricity incumbent offering regulated and market tariffs to all customer segments plus adjacent energy services. Direct competitor to évole électricité for B2B power contracts.
• Engie: Major French multinational energy utility supplying gas, electricity, and energy services to professionals and individuals. Overlaps with évole électricité on B2B power supply and competes on integrated energy solutions.
• TotalEnergies: France's largest integrated oil major, operating extensive downstream fuel marketing, service-station network, electricity retail, and biofuels. Direct head-to-head competitor on branded fuels and increasingly in biofuels/electricity.

Direct peers

• Rubis: Publicly-listed French group distributing petroleum products, LPG, and bitumen across Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. Comparable through its petroleum-products distribution arm and vertically-integrated downstream model.
• Primagaz: Major French LPG and propane distributor serving residential and professional customers through bulk-tank delivery and cylinder distribution. Comparable distribution-driven energy model targeting rural and peri-urban households.
• Dyneff: Regional multi-energy distributor headquartered in southern France offering road fuels, heating oil, biofuels, electricity, and wood pellets to professionals and individuals — the closest direct analogue to évole's multi-energy product and distribution model.
• Butagaz: French LPG distributor owned by DCC Energy, serving households and professionals with bottled and bulk propane plus emerging biobutagaz/bioLPG. Comparable in its last-mile energy delivery model and customer base overlap.
• Bolloré Energy: French fuel and lubricant distributor (part of Bolloré Transport & Logistics) serving B2B customers with domestic heating oil, road fuels, and lubricants through regional depots — directly comparable commercial customer focus and product mix.

Emerging players

• Geogreen: French distributor specialized in alternative fuels (B100, HVO, biofioul) targeting fleets, municipalities, and agricultural operators. Competes directly with évole's biofuels pillar on the same decarbonization use cases.
• Piveteaubois: French industrial wood-pellet manufacturer supplying DINplus/ENplus A1 certified pellets (including the Pellets HP+ brand carried by évole). Functions both as upstream supplier to évole and as a downstream branded competitor in wood energy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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