Grupo Petroil

What Grupo Petroil does

Grupo Petroil is a privately held Mexican corporate group headquartered in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, founded in 2000 as a wholesale fuel distributor under the name Petroil and operating today as a multi-sector platform of more than 20 wholly-owned subsidiaries across energy, gas stations, LP gas, logistics, tourism, education, healthcare, automotive, financial services, and consulting. Its core business is the distribution of PEMEX-branded fuels (PEMEX PREMIUM 91 octane, PEMEX MAGNA 87 octane, and PEMEX DIESEL variants including standard, marine, and industrial) to commercial and industrial fleet operators nationwide through Petroil Distribución, complemented by RedPetroil, the largest gas station network in Sinaloa with presence in northern and central Mexico, and affiliated stations integrated under Negocios Asociados. The group earns the majority of revenue through transaction-fee wholesale and retail fuel volumes and applies the same transaction model to LP gas distribution via GasCytsa (Culiacán), GeoGas (Hermosillo), and Blue Propane (US-based LP gas chain).

Beyond the energy core, the group operates supporting infrastructure including Asamaz for 24/7 fuel transportation, Elyon Logistics for automotive supply chain, Mazaport for import/export port infrastructure, and Quetzaltic for technology consulting. Adjacent consumer-facing subsidiaries include GC Motors (MG Motors dealerships), Autocentros Guzmán (60+ year automotive service chain in Sinaloa), Aene Foods (premium seafood industrialization in Ensenada), Mazalife (tourism attractions in Mazatlán), IMAA and CEFS (K-12 and SEP-endorsed online higher education including data science and computer security master's degrees), Baby IMAA (free childcare for IMSS affiliates), Oceánica (addiction clinic with 30+ years of operation), SEREN (mental health division), Mexcapital (financial products for SMEs), and Starvia Manufacturing (contract assembly). The company employs 3,000+ direct collaborators nationwide, serves 20,000+ customers, and operates without disclosed institutional investors or public shareholders, with control concentrated under Director General Amado Sabas Guzmán. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 at the Mazatlán plant, ESR (Empresa Socialmente Responsable), UN Global Compact signatory status, and Transporte Limpio, and the company ranked #10 nationally in the 2025 Súper Empresa workplace ranking.

Name

Grupo Petroil

Legal name

Grupo Petroil

Website

https://grupopetroil.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Grupo Petroil is a privately held Mexican corporate group headquartered in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, operating 20+ subsidiaries across wholesale fuel distribution, gas stations, LP gas, logistics, automotive retail, tourism, education, healthcare, and financial services, serving more than 20,000 customers nationwide with 3,000+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fuel Distribution & Energy Services

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (45721), Fuel Dealers (457210), Other Gasoline Stations (457120), Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers (457)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Fuel Retail & Ancillary Forecourt Services (Car Wash, Auto Care, ATM/Lottery, Parcel Lockers) (EUALAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Convenience Retail & Foodservice at Forecourts (C-Store/QSR) (EUALAIAE)

Keywords

• Wholesale fuel distribution
• Gas station operations
• LP gas distribution
• Automotive supply chain
• Fuel logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mazatlán

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fuel Distribution (Petroil Distribución): Wholesale sale and distribution of PEMEX fuels including PEMEX PREMIUM with 91 octanes, PEMEX MAGNA with 87 octanes, and PEMEX DIESEL variants (standard, marine, industrial) to commercial and industrial clients nationwide.
2. Gas Station Network (RedPetroil): Operation and franchise of gas stations under the RedPetroil brand, the largest network in Sinaloa with presence in north and central Mexico. Offers 24/7 service, immediate invoicing, and fleet control solutions.
3. Gas Station Affiliation (Negocios Asociados): Affiliation and supply of service stations under an economies-of-scale commercial model for the energy sector in Mexico.
4. Fuel Transportation & Logistics (Asamaz): Fuel transportation and logistics services operating 24/7, 365 days a year, serving productive sectors across the country.
5. LP Gas Distribution (GasCytsa, GeoGas, Blue Propane): Distribution of LP gas for stationary tanks in homes, businesses, industries, and tortillas shops (GasCytsa); home delivery of LP gas with refill station operations (GeoGas); and US-based LP gas storage, distribution, and commercialization (Blue Propane).
6. Automotive Sales (GC Motors / MG Motors): Sale of MG Motors vehicles through GC Motors showrooms, a British-heritage brand with a modern technology focus.
7. Automotive Logistics (Elyon Logistics): Integral logistics solutions for the automotive supply chain, serving global chains with customized solutions.
8. Port Infrastructure (Mazaport): Strategic infrastructure optimizing supply chain operations for import and export, offering agile, safe, and competitive international services.
9. Seafood Industrialization (Aene Foods): Industrialization and commercialization of premium seafood products from Ensenada, Baja California, with over 45 years of experience.
10. Tourism (Mazalife): Tourism division positioning Mazatlán as a world-class destination, operating attractions including Farolesa, Observatorio, Munba, and Shekinah.
11. Education (IMAA / CEFS / Baby IMAA): Educational services through the Instituto Mexicano de Alto Aprendizaje offering innovative and inclusive education; Centro de Estudios Formativos Superiores (CEFS) offering online university degrees and postgraduates endorsed by SEP; and Baby IMAA free childcare for IMSS affiliates.
12. Healthcare (Océanica Clinic): Addiction clinic with over 30 years of experience offering personalized solutions for alcohol, drug, medication, codependency, and eating disorders.
13. Mental Health (SEREN): Mental health and emotional well-being division accompanying individuals through life stages with professionalism, ethics, and humanistic approach.
14. Financial Services (Mexcapital): Provider of financial products for micro, small, and medium enterprises with growth needs.
15. Automotive Services (Autocentros Guzmán): Leading automotive chain in Sinaloa with over 60 years of experience in automotive service and tire sales.
16. Contract Manufacturing (Starvia Manufacturing): Specializes in contract project assembly, offering the efficiency and effectiveness required by customers.
17. Consulting (Quetzaltic): Consulting company that creates exponential systems through innovation, technology, and disruptive changes in client processes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grupo Petroil is a diversified Mexican conglomerate that primarily wholesale-distributes PEMEX-branded fuels (PEMEX PREMIUM 91 octane, PEMEX MAGNA 87 octane, PEMEX DIESEL and variants) to commercial and industrial clients nationwide via its subsidiary Petroil Distribución. It also operates the RedPetroil gas station network (largest in Sinaloa), LP gas distribution (GasCytsa, GeoGas, Blue Propane), fuel transportation and logistics (ASAMAZ, Elyon Logistics), and an affiliated network of independent service stations (Negocios Asociados).

Product overview

Grupo Petroil is a multi-sector corporate group operating as a platform of diverse business divisions rather than a single unified product. The portfolio includes Petroil Distribución (fuel distribution and wholesale), RedPetroil (gas station network), Negocios Asociados (service station affiliation), Asamaz (fuel transportation/logistics), Elyon Logistics (automotive supply chain logistics), Mazaport (import/export infrastructure), GC Motors (MG Motors automotive dealership), Mazalife (tourism), Instituto Mexicano de Alto Aprendizaje (IMAA) and Centro de Estudios Formativos Superiores (CEFS) (online education), Oceánica and SEREN (health/addiction and mental wellness), Aene Foods (seafood processing), GasCytsa/GeoGas/Blue Propane (LP gas distribution), Quetzaltic (technology consulting), Autocentros Guzmán (automotive service), Mexcapital (financial products), Starvia Manufacturing (contract assembly), and Baby IMAA (childcare). The company also distributes branded PEMEX fuel products including gasoline (PREMIUM 91 octane, MAGNA 87 octane) and diesel variants (standard, marine, industrial). The divisions span energy/fuels, gas stations, logistics, industrial, tourism, education, health, automotive, and financial services sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PEMEX PREMIUM CON TECNOLOGÍA PEMEX ADITEC: Gasolina formulada con 91 octanos diseñada para automóviles con motores de alta compresión, inyección directa y turbo
• PEMEX MAGNA CON TECNOLOGÍA PEMEX ADITEC
• PEMEX DIESEL
• PEMEX DIESEL MARINO
• PEMEX DIESEL INDUSTRIAL
• Observatorio 1873
• Farolesa
• Munba
• Shekinah
• Baby IMAA

Products and services

• Petroil Distribución (Wholesale Fuel Distribution)
• RedPetroil (Gas Station Network)
• Negocios Asociados (Gas Station Affiliation)
• ASAMAZ (Fuel Transportation and Logistics)
• Elyon Logistics (Automotive Supply Chain Solutions)
• Mazaport (Port Infrastructure for Import/Export)
• GC Motors / MG Motors (Automotive Sales)
• Mazalife (Tourism Division)
• Instituto Mexicano de Alto Aprendizaje (IMAA)
• Centro de Estudios Formativos Superiores (CEFS) - Online Education
• Oceánica (Addiction Treatment Clinic)
• SEREN (Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing)

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #10 nationally in Top Companies 'Súper Empresa 2025' in the 500-3,000 employee category, up from #18 in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PEMEX (Petróleos Mexicanos)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrupo Petroil operates as a Associated Distributor of PEMEX products, distributing fuels including PEMEX PREMIUM with PEMEX ADITEC technology, PEMEX MAGNA, and PEMEX DIESEL variants. This relationship is foundational to the company's core fuel distribution business.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BP México: Global energy major with Mexican downstream fuel operations. Competes with Grupo Petroil in commercial/industrial fuel supply and retail, with broader portfolio and capital base.
• OXXO Gas (FEMSA): FEMSA's fuel station subsidiary operating one of Mexico's largest gas station networks. Comparable in retail fuel to RedPetroil, with broader geographic and capital scale as a national incumbent.
• Repsol México: International energy company with Mexican fuel retail and wholesale operations. Overlaps with Grupo Petroil in commercial fleet fueling and branded station retail.
• ExxonMobil México: Global integrated oil company with Mexican downstream presence. Comparable in wholesale fuel distribution and fleet services to Petroil Distribución, with significantly larger capital and brand scale.
• TotalEnergies México: Global integrated energy major with Mexican downstream fuel and lubricants operations. Competes with Grupo Petroil in commercial/industrial fuel supply, with much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Hidrosina: Independent Mexican fuel retailer and distributor competing in the same PEMEX-anchored downstream market as Grupo Petroil, with overlapping fleet and commercial fuel customers.
• Gas Express Nieto: Major Mexican LP gas distributor serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Grupo Petroil's LP gas subsidiaries GasCytsa, GeoGas, and Blue Propane.
• Grupo Zeta Gas: Mexican LP gas distributor with national footprint. Comparable to Grupo Petroil's LP gas distribution operations across multiple Mexican states.
• Grupo Energéticos y Combustibles (GEC): Mexican wholesale fuel distributor and gas station operator with multi-state presence. Directly comparable to Petroil Distribución's wholesale franchise and RedPetroil's station network economics.
• PetroSeven: Mexican PEMEX franchise gas station operator with national footprint. Closely comparable to RedPetroil's gas station retail business and to Grupo Petroil's PEMEX-anchored wholesale model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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