Knapphus

What Knapphus does

Knapphus Energi AS is a privately held Norwegian fuel and energy distribution company headquartered in Øvre Vats, Vindafjord, operating as the primary entity of the Knapphus Gruppen corporate group. The company is a nationwide ("landsdekkende") supplier of fuel, card agreements, tanks, and lubricating oils, providing colored and clear diesel, biodiesel (HVO), gasoline, marine gas oil, and AdBlue to commercial, industrial, agricultural, maritime, public sector, and private customers across Norway through five regional offices (Haugalandet, Stavanger, Vestland, Nord, Øst), its own transport fleet, and a network of 70+ automated stations and 20 marina refueling sites. The company complements fuel distribution with Swimer and MPP branded tanks (200–9,000 liters), Shell, Univar, and Lucas Oil lubricants and chemicals from warehouses in Bryne, Øvre Vats, and Førde, and certified bio heating oil (biofyringsolje) for customers transitioning from fossil fuel under Norway's 2020 ban. Its remote monitoring offering — comprising the proprietary Soolo solution and resold MCD products (SiteInfo, SiteBasic, SiteEasy, SiteMonitor) — provides tank level visibility and automatic reorder triggers. An in-house Energi Teknikk department handles nationwide installation and service, and the KE Fast Fuel and Knapphus Energibestilling mobile apps enable self-serve ordering and card management. The company is family-led, with co-CEOs Johannes Sjurseike and Jarle Sjurseike, and operates regional subsidiaries (Vest, Øst, Nord) plus the Nærenergi Gass propane subsidiary within the broader Knapphus Gruppen, which also includes Knapphus Bil, Knapphus Bilverksted, Knapphus Buss, Ølen Bensin & Storkiosk, and Knapphus Gatekjøkken.

Name

Knapphus

Legal name

Knapphus Energi AS

Website

https://knapphus.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Knapphus Energi AS is a privately held Norwegian nationwide fuel and energy distributor delivering diesel, gasoline, marine gas oil, HVO/biofuels, AdBlue, lubricants, tanks, and remote tank monitoring to industrial, agricultural, maritime, public sector, and private customers across Norway through 5 regional offices, 70+ automated stations, and its own transport fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fuel Distribution and Energy Services

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (45721)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Fuel Management & Fleet Card Programs (THADAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners) (TLAKAOAL), Marine Fueling & Engine Fluids Retail (Oil, Additives, Lubricants) (CRAMAIAK)

Keywords

• Fuel distribution services
• Lubricants and chemicals
• Remote tank monitoring
• Fuel card solutions
• Fuel storage equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Øvre Vats

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fuel Sales (Bulk & Automated): Sale of diesel, gasoline, marine gas oil, HVO/biodiesel to commercial and private customers across Norway through own transport fleet and automated stations.
2. Lubricants & Chemicals: Sale of Shell, Lucas Oil, and Univar lubricants; AdBlue; cleaning products; and specialty chemicals from warehouses in Bryne, Øvre Vats, and Førde.
3. Tank & Equipment Sales/Leasing: Sale and leasing of fuel tanks (Swimer, MPP brands), pumps, hoses, filters, and terminals. Leasing offered in partnership with Grenke Bank.
4. Remote Monitoring Services: Remote tank monitoring solutions (Soolo, SiteInfo, MCD products) providing consumption control and automatic reordering.
5. Installation & Technical Services: Engineering, installation, and maintenance services for fuel installations across Norway through their Energi Teknikk department.
6. Biofuel Heating Oil: Sale of certified biofuel heating oil and bioparaffin for oil-fired boilers, with nationwide delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Knapphus Energi AS is a nationwide Norwegian fuel and energy supplier that delivers diesel, gasoline, marine gas oil, HVO/biodiesel and AdBlue through its own transport fleet and 70+ automated stations. It complements fuel sales with Knapphus and St1 Business fuel cards, Swimer/MPP tanks and equipment, Shell/Univar/Lucas Oil lubricants and chemicals, certified bio heating oil, an in-house Energi Teknikk installation and service department, and proprietary Soolo remote tank monitoring integrated with automatic reordering.

Product overview

Knapphus is a nationwide Norwegian energy company operating as a fuel and energy supplier group with operations organized around three main pillars: (1) Fuel & Bulk Delivery Services covering diesel, gasoline, marine gas oil, HVO/biodiesel, and AdBlue delivered nationwide; (2) Card Solutions comprising Knapphus Kortet, St1 Business, Digital Card, and the KE Fast Fuel App for ordering, payment, and station management; and (3) Energy Technical Services providing installation, maintenance, and remote monitoring solutions. The product portfolio also includes Swimer and MPP branded tanks (200-9,000 liters) with purchase, rental, and leasing options, Shell/Univar/Lucas Oil lubricants and chemicals, AdBlue products, and certified bio heating oil. Remote monitoring is offered through Knapphus's own Soolo solution and MCD products (SiteBasic, SiteEasy, SiteEasy Ex, SiteEasy Optical, SiteMonitor, SiteInfo). Technical services include projects, installation, and service for all facility types nationwide. The online store at nettbutikk.knapphus.no serves as the e-commerce platform for the product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nærenergi Gass: Propane gas subsidiary delivering propane in bulk with its own service department for installation and service on gas systems.
• KE Fast Fuel
• Knapphus Energibestilling

Products and services

• Drivstoff & Bulk (Fuel & Bulk Delivery) Nationwide fuel delivery service covering colored and clear diesel, biodiesel (HVO), gasoline, marine gas oil and AdBlue to commercial, industrial, maritime and private customers across Norway through the company's own transport fleet and partners.
• Energi Teknikk (Energy Technical Services) Nationwide installation and service department covering fuel facilities, central heating systems, gas installations, oil burners and pellet burners, including conversion/upgrade of burners for Bio Oil and maintenance of truck facilities, payment terminals, tanks, pumps and fuel card solutions.
• Knapphus Kortet (Fuel Card) Physical and digital fuel card accepted at all Knapphus automatic stations and facilities across Norway, offering favorable pricing for private customers, businesses and associations, with a digital version stored in the KE Fast Fuel app for the same discounts without a physical card.
• St1 Business Card St1 Business fuel card with a Knapphus-specific discount agreement, accepted at all St1 stations and at Knapphus automatic stations and facilities, providing better discounts on diesel fillings for business customers.
• KE Fast Fuel App Mobile application for ordering fuel, managing Knapphus fuel cards, locating nearby stations, initiating fueling directly in-app, viewing transaction receipts and storing card information, available for Android and iOS.
• Knapphus Energibestilling App Mobile ordering application for bulk fuel delivery, supporting multiple users per account with full visibility of orders, who placed them, what was ordered, and delivery location; available for Android and iOS.
• Soolo Remote Tank Monitoring Proprietary Norwegian-made remote tank monitoring solution providing full control over tank level and consumption via mobile or PC, with optional automatic reordering triggered at configurable alarm levels; lightweight, stable and easy to install.
• Tanker & Utstyr (Tanks & Equipment) Mobile and fixed-mounted fuel tanks from Swimer and MPP (200 to 9,000 liters), with or without pumps, plus hoses, filters and terminals, available for purchase, rental or leasing through a partnership with Grenke Bank.
• Smøreoljer & Kjemikalier (Lubricants & Chemicals) Shell, Univar and Lucas Oil lubricants and greases for all vehicle and machine types, along with cleaning agents, CRC sprays, AdBlue (10L up to 1000L IBC and bulk) and specialty conservation products, distributed from warehouses in Bryne, Øvre Vats and Førde and via the online store.
• Biofyringsolje (Bio Heating Oil) Certified sustainable bio heating oil and bioparaffin that replaces fossil heating oil in oil burners; CO2-neutral, cold-resistant to -40°C, with more than 10 years of storage capability, made from plant oil, frying oil, slaughter waste, tall oil and wood, delivered nationwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• SiteInfo reduces lead times by up to 88%

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Knowtronic ApscoreTechnology or IntegrationKnowtronic provides fuel automat terminals/card readers for Knapphus' automated stations. Customer card information is shared with Knowtronic for card functionality in their automat systems.
• St1/Shell (Euroshell)coreTechnology or IntegrationKnapphus offers St1 Business cards with their own discount agreement. Euroshell customers have their information shared with St1/Shell for card issuance and activation.
• MCD (Scandinavia's Largest Measurement Provider)coreTechnology or IntegrationMCD provides tank level monitoring units including SiteInfo, SiteBasic, SiteEasy, SiteMonitor. Scandinavia's largest provider of measurement devices for tanks. Knapphus offers these products as part of their remote monitoring solutions.
• Swimer & MPPcoreOthersTank suppliers providing quality fuel tanks from 200 to 9000 liters. Knapphus offers these tanks for sale, rental, and leasing.
• Shell & UnivarcoreOthersKnapphus is a dealer of Shell and Univar oils and lubricating greases. Shell is the world's largest oil supplier serving industry, marine, agriculture, and transport.
• Lucas OilminorOthersLucas Oil products are a focus brand for Knapphus lubricants offering. Products available through their warehouses and online store.
• Kingspan, Ekonstal, WesternminorOthersTank suppliers delivering quality tanks from 10 to 300m3 for industrial use. Tanks can be delivered pre-configured to customer specifications.
• Nærenergi GasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company delivering propane in bulk with own service department for installation and service of gas installations. Sister company within Knapphus Gruppen.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• St1 Norge: Nordic fuel retailer and card-network operator with a Norwegian station footprint and St1 Business card program. Knapphus is itself a St1 partner reselling St1 Business cards, making St1 the most directly overlapping competitor in both fuel retail and fleet-card economics.
• Circle K Norge (Alimentation Couche-Tard): Norway's largest fuel retail and convenience network, owned by Alimentation Couche-Tard. Directly comparable to Knapphus as a nationwide fuel retailer with bulk distribution, automated stations, and commercial fleet card programs serving both private and business customers across Norway.
• YX Norge: Norwegian fuel-station chain within the Reitan Convenience group with a mix of manned and automated stations and fleet-card offerings. Comparable to Knapphus in market positioning as a Norway-focused multi-product fuel retailer with cards and ancillary services.
• Uno-X Norge: Scandinavian fuel retailer (Norwegian and Danish operations) with automated stations and commercial-card programs. Comparable to Knapphus for similar unattended-station and fleet-card business model in the Norwegian market.
• Air Liquide Norge: Industrial gas and LPG distributor with a Norwegian bulk-propane operation. Directly comparable to Knapphus's Nærenergi Gass bulk-propane subsidiary, including installation/service, transport fleet, and B2B/B2C customer mix.

Regional players

• OKQ8: Swedish fuel retailer and convenience chain with no Norwegian retail presence. Comparable to Knapphus as a Nordic multi-station fuel and fleet-card operator, but does not compete directly with Knapphus inside Norway.
• Preem: Sweden's largest fuel company with refining, wholesale, and station operations. Comparable to Knapphus in the Swedish-fuels/Nordic-distribution arena, particularly for lubricants and bulk fuel, though it does not compete in Norway directly.

Broad incumbents

• Esso Norge: Major Norwegian fuel retailer and lubricants supplier operated by ExxonMobil. Overlaps with Knapphus in fuels and lubricants distribution but at significantly larger scale and with a much broader international portfolio.
• Shell Norge: Vertically integrated major operating retail stations, Shell lubricants (which Knapphus distributes), and the Euroshell fleet card in Norway. A broad incumbent partner-competitor rather than a pure-fuel-distribution peer, given its upstream/retail scale well beyond Knapphus's footprint.
• TotalEnergies Norge: Norwegian subsidiary of the integrated major with a presence in retail fuels, lubricants, and AdBlue/DEF. Adjacent/incumbent peer to Knapphus for its lubricants, AdBlue, and bulk fuel distribution activities within a much larger international portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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