Gases de La Guajira

Name

Gases de La Guajira

Legal name

Gases de La Guajira S.A. E.S.P.

Website

https://gasesdelaguajira.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gases de La Guajira S.A. E.S.P. is a regulated natural gas distributor serving residential, commercial, and vehicular customers across seven municipalities in the La Guajira department of Colombia, monetizing through CREG-regulated tariffs, GNV fuel sales, insurance, secondary market activity, and inspection services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Gas Distribution

NAICS

Natural Gas Distribution (221210), Natural Gas Distribution (2212), Natural Gas Distribution (22121)

SIC

Natural Gas Distribution (4924), Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAGADAA

Local Distribution Company (LDC) Natural Gas Distribution Utilities

Transportation & Logistics/Pipeline Transportation/Natural Gas Distribution Pipelines

SECONDARYEUAAADAH

Customer Care, Billing & CRM for Gas Retail (CX, Retention, Collections)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Bioenergy, Natural Gas & Biomass/Natural Gas Utilities & Retail Supply (Marketing & Sales)

Keywords

• Natural gas distribution
• Public utility services
• Compressed natural gas
• Gas pipeline network
• Energy distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riohacha

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Domiciliary Natural Gas Distribution: Recurring revenue from distribution of natural gas to residential and commercial customers through regulated rates. Rates are published monthly based on consumption ranges established by CREG Resolution 080 of 2019. Revenue generated through monthly consumption-based billing to subscribed customers.
2. Natural Gas Vehicle (GNV) Service: Revenue from compressed natural gas distribution for vehicles through specialized service stations.
3. Protective Insurance Service: Additional insurance product offered to customers as a complementary service to natural gas provision.
4. Secondary Gas Market: Participation in the secondary natural gas market through sale of available quantities to regulated demand and contract procedures with interruption allocations.
5. Gas Inspection and Certification Services: Periodic gas inspections, pre-reform inspections, and accreditation of inspection companies for compliance verification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gases de La Guajira S.A. E.S.P. is a regulated Colombian public utility that distributes natural gas through pipeline infrastructure to residential, commercial, and vehicular (GNV) customers across the La Guajira department. Core services include domiciliary natural gas distribution billed monthly per CREG Resolution 080 of 2019, compressed natural gas for vehicles, protective insurance (Seguro Protector), periodic and pre-installation gas inspections, secondary market gas trading, and the Brilla customer financing program. The company operates an online self-service portal for invoicing and payments, and coordinates pipeline maintenance with PROMIGAS.

Product overview

Gases de La Guajira S.A. E.S.P. is a public utility company providing natural gas distribution services across the La Guajira department of Colombia. The company operates a platform-based service model centered on its core Gas Natural distribution service, supplemented by Gas Natural Vehicular (CNG for vehicles) and the Seguro Protector insurance add-on. Online service delivery is enabled through the Portal de Servicios en Línea (online payment and invoice portal) and Portal OIA (accredited inspection organism portal). The secondary market module handles surplus gas sales and contract assignments. Additional services include periodic and reform inspections, the Brilla financing program, and various customer service functions including agencies, payment points, emergency response, and tariff information.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brilla: Financial assistance program for gas service payments, part of COVID-19 relief measures offered by Gases de La Guajira.

Products and services

• Gas Natural (Domiciliary Natural Gas Distribution) Core public utility service: piped natural gas distribution to households and businesses across the La Guajira department, billed monthly under CREG Resolution 080 of 2019 tariff framework, covering municipalities such as Riohacha, Manaure, Uribia, Barrancas, Hatonuevo, Dibulla, and Palomino.
• Gas Natural Vehicular (GNV) Compressed natural gas (GNV) service for vehicles, offering an alternative fuel option for automotive transportation through specialized distribution stations.
• Seguro Protector Protective insurance service offered to gas customers as a complementary recurring subscription providing additional coverage and security alongside the natural gas service.
• Brilla Financing program allowing customers to pay gas connection and service fees in installments, providing payment flexibility for residential customers.
• Mercado Secundario (Secondary Gas Market Services) Secondary market gas trading services for agents and market participants, covering client creation procedures, sale of available quantities to regulated demand, and contract assignment with interruptible allocations.
• Revisión Periódica (Periodic Gas Inspection) Recurring periodic inspection of household gas installations to verify safety compliance and regulatory conformity.
• Inspección Previa (Pre-installation Gas Inspection) Pre-installation gas inspection service performed prior to establishing new natural gas connections, certifying that sites are suitable for service activation.
• Inspección Por Reformas (Inspection for Modifications) Inspection service for customers undertaking gas system modifications or reforms, certifying regulatory compliance after changes to existing installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Expansion of natural gas access to communities in La Guajira through partnership with Petrobras and Ecopetrol

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PetrobrascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic partnership between Petrobras, Ecopetrol, and Gases de La Guajira for community natural gas access projects in La Guajira. The initiative has expanded natural gas access to multiple communities including Manaure, Rio Ancho in Dibulla, and Riohacha, improving quality of life and promoting welfare, security, and development for families in the region.
• EcopetrolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint initiative with Ecopetrol and Gases de La Guajira (convenio) to extend natural gas infrastructure to underserved communities in La Guajira department. The partnership aims to promote energy inclusion and improve living conditions for families in the region.
• PROMIGAScoreTechnology or IntegrationPROMIGAS is a gas transportation company responsible for pipeline infrastructure including the Manaure-Uribia gasoduct. Gases de La Guajira coordinates maintenance operations with PROMIGAS, as evidenced by service suspension communications when maintenance work is performed by PROMIGAS on the gas transport system.
• Superservicios (Superintendencia de Servicios Públicos Domiciliarios)coreOthersColombian government regulatory body overseeing public utility services. Gases de La Guajira operates under regulatory oversight and compliance with Superservicios standards, displaying their logo in official communications regarding service adjustments and community notices.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Surtigas: Surtigas is a Colombian natural gas distribution utility (E.S.P.) operating regional LDC networks across several departments. Directly comparable to Gases de La Guajira as a regulated residential, commercial, and vehicular gas distributor subject to the same CREG framework.
• Vanti: Vanti (formerly Gas Natural de Bogotá/Fenosa Colombia) is one of Colombia's largest natural gas distribution utilities operating nationwide networks. Closely comparable as a regulated Colombian E.S.P. with residential distribution, GNV, and add-on services.
• Gases de Occidente: Gases de Occidente is a Colombian gas distribution company serving western Colombia. Shares the regulated LDC model, residential/commercial focus, and CNG vehicular service offering with Gases de La Guajira.
• Gases del Caribe: Gases del Caribe is a Colombian E.S.P. distributing natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers in the Caribbean region. Comparable business model, regulatory regime, customer mix, and add-on services to Gases de La Guajira.

Others

• Ecopetrol: Ecopetrol is Colombia's state-majority integrated oil and gas company and a strategic partner of Gases de La Guajira in the La Guajira community gas-access initiative. Included as a partnership / supply-chain peer rather than a direct competitor.
• Promigas: Promigas is the upstream gas transportation and distribution operator in Colombia's Caribbean region, including the Manaure-Uribia gasoduct referenced by Gases de La Guajira. Functionally an upstream supplier / partner; included as an ecosystem peer because Gases de La Guajira coordinates operations with it.

Broad incumbents

• EPM (Empresas Públicas de Medellín): EPM is a large multi-utility holding with gas distribution and power businesses in Colombia and Latin America. Comparable at the level of regulated Colombian gas distribution but vastly larger and vertically diversified.
• Naturgy (Gas Natural Fenosa): Naturgy is a major multinational gas and electricity utility with historical LatAm operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent player in regulated gas distribution, though far larger and more diversified than Gases de La Guajira.

Regional players

• Gas Natural de Lima y Callao (Cálidda): Cálidda is a large natural gas distribution utility in Peru. Comparable as a regulated urban/suburban gas distributor operating a pipeline-based residential and vehicular service - relevant LatAm LDC benchmark even though geography differs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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