What Primagaz Belgium Nv does

Primagaz Belgium NV is a privately held Belgian propane and LPG distributor founded in 1990, headquartered in Tessenderlo-Ham and serving both residential (particulieren) and professional (bedrijven) customers across Flanders and Wallonia. Its product portfolio spans portable gas cylinders (gasflessen), above-ground and underground propane tanks, the Futuria Propaan renewable-propane sub-brand, an LPG-for-forklifts line, and LNG for industrial customers. Differentiated solutions include the Propane Network (Propaannetwerk) — a centralized tank with individual metering for multi-unit developments — and a telemetry-based inventory management system that automatically triggers refills when tank levels reach 10-20%.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market model: direct bulk delivery via an owned fleet for tank customers, an independent distributor/dealer network for cylinder sales, a Cerga-certified installer ecosystem for new tank deployments, and the MijnPrimagaz self-serve online portal. Revenue streams include usage-based bulk propane (pricing government-set by the Belgian Ministry of Economic Affairs), cylinder sales with deposit returns, recurring tank rental fees indexed annually to the health index, and installation services. Customer segments span agriculture, horeca, construction, logistics, recreation, real estate, industry, and government.

Operationally, Primagaz benefits from switching-cost moats (tank-rental exclusivity, cylinder refilling requirements, early-termination fees) and regulatory infrastructure (mandatory EDTC/SECT pressure testing, Cerga installer certification). The company shows no disclosed parent, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, no M&A history, no patents, and no AI/ML capability footprint; strategic activity is limited to incremental product-line extensions rather than transformative capital events.

Name

Primagaz Belgium Nv

Legal name

Primagaz Belgium NV

Website

https://primagaz.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Primagaz Belgium NV is a privately held Belgian propane and LPG distributor, supplying gas cylinders, bulk tanks, telemetry-monitored automatic refills, and the Futuria Propaan renewable line to residential customers and B2B verticals including agriculture, horeca, logistics, and government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LPG and Propane Distribution

NAICS

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

NGLs & LPG Trading & Marketing (EUAGAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

NGL/LPG Storage & Fractionation Terminals (TLAGAKAE), NGL/LPG Pipeline Storage & Terminaling (Caverns, Bullet Tanks, Tank Farms) (TLAGAEAM)

Keywords

• Propane gas distribution
• LPG supply
• Gas cylinder sales
• Bulk propane delivery
• Propane tank installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tessenderlo-Ham

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Propane Gas Sales (Bulk): Sale of propane gas in bulk quantities delivered to customer tanks. Pricing for bulk propane is government-regulated (officially determined by Ministry of Economic Affairs). Delivery is free (franco levering) within standard service terms. Automatic delivery available via telemetry contracts.
2. Gas Cylinder Sales and Exchange: Sale and exchange of propane/butane gas cylinders. Customers can return empty cylinders and receive deposit back, or exchange for filled cylinders at distributor points. Cylinder types include EasyBlue and other configurations for BBQ, camping, cooking, and heating applications.
3. Tank Rental and Maintenance: Rental of propane storage tanks (above-ground and underground) to customers. Above-ground tanks are rented; underground tanks available in rent-to-own or purchase options. Rental fees are adjusted annually according to health index. Regular maintenance and inspections included in service.
4. LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Sales: Sale of liquefied natural gas for industrial applications, with automatic delivery when tank level reaches 10% capacity.
5. Installation and Setup Services: Installation services for propane tanks, external pipeline networks, and related equipment. Installation costs are borne by the customer unless otherwise agreed. Two-year warranty on external pipeline installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Primagaz Belgium NV distributes propane and LPG across Belgium through gas cylinders for portable applications (BBQ, camping, cooking, heating, weed control) and bulk propane tanks for fixed residential and commercial installations. The offering includes tank rental, telemetry-based automatic refills, professional installation of tanks and external pipelines, multi-unit propane networks with individual metering, and the Futuria Propaan renewable propane sub-brand. Customers access products through a bilingual (Dutch/French) online portal, a nationwide cylinder distributor network, and direct bulk delivery with telemetry monitoring.

Product overview

Primagaz Belgium Nv is a comprehensive LPG and propane energy provider offering a portfolio of interconnected products for residential and business customers. The core offering consists of gas cylinders (Gasflessen) for portable applications and propane tanks (Propaantank) for fixed installations, supplemented by the sustainable Futuria Propaan sub-brand for eco-conscious consumers. Customers access and manage services through the MijnPrimagaz online portal, while specialized solutions like the Propaannetwerk address multi-unit buildings and LPG for forklifts serve specific professional needs. Automated inventory management via telemetry enables seamless supply, with LNG completing the energy portfolio for larger industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Futuria Propaan: A sustainable propane product made from renewable raw materials that emits up to 80% less CO2 than fossil fuels.
• MijnPrimagaz
• EasyBlue

Products and services

• Gas Cylinders (Gasflessen) Propane and butane gas cylinders in multiple sizes sold and exchanged through the nationwide Verdeler distributor network and directly via Primagaz, used by residential and professional customers for portable applications such as barbecuing, camping, caravaning, cooking, heating, hot water, and weed control.
• Propane Tank (Propaantank) Above-ground and underground propane storage tanks supplied to households and businesses as a complete energy source for heating, hot water production, and cooking. Offered via rental (above-ground, indexed to health index), rent-to-own, or outright purchase (underground), with installation by Cerga-certified installers and 5-yearly pressure testing.
• Futuria Propaan Bio-based renewable propane marketed as Futuria Propaan that emits up to 80% less CO2 than fossil fuels, distributed through Primagaz's cylinder and bulk tank offerings for environmentally conscious households and businesses.
• Propane Network (Propaannetwerk) Centralized propane tank infrastructure with individual gas meters that enables multi-unit residential complexes or mixed residential/commercial developments to share a single tank while each unit is billed on its own consumption, simplifying energy supply for new builds and renovation projects.
• LPG for Forklifts (LPG voor Heftrucks) Dedicated LPG fuel supply for industrial forklifts and other material handling equipment used by logistics and warehousing operations, providing a cost-effective and lower-emission alternative to diesel or electric equipment with continuous indoor-outdoor operation.
• LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Supply Liquefied natural gas delivered in bulk to industrial and large commercial customers, with telemetry-based automatic refills triggered when tank capacity drops to 10%, used for high-volume industrial energy applications.
• Propane Tank Installation and Setup Services Professional installation service for propane tanks and external pipeline networks, performed by Cerga-certified installers under custom per-project quotes that include a two-year warranty on external pipeline work, with installation costs borne by the customer unless otherwise agreed.

Quantifiable outcome

• Futuria Propaan emits up to 80% less CO2 than fossil fuels
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cerga-Certified Propane InstallerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrimagaz works with Cerga-certified propane gas installers for customer tank and pipeline installations. Cerga certification ensures installers meet Belgian technical standards for propane installations. Installation certificates from Cerga-certified installers are required for gas delivery to customer tanks.
• EDTC/SECT (External Technical Control Services)coreOthersExternal Technical Control Services (Externe Dienst voor Technische Controle / Service Externe de Contrôle Technique) are required for 5-yearly pressure testing (dichtheidsproef) of complete pipeline networks. These are mandatory regulatory inspections for propane installations.
• Gas Cylinder Distributors (Verdelaars)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of independent distributors and retailers throughout Belgium who sell and exchange Primagaz gas cylinders to end consumers. Customers can find nearest point of sale through the company website.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Butagaz: Major French LPG retailer distributing cylinders, bulk tanks, and automotive LPG; closest European analogue to Primagaz's downstream LPG-marketing business model with similar GTM and telemetry-style services.
• Benegas: Benelux LPG distributor selling propane and butane cylinders and bulk tanks to households and businesses across the Netherlands and Belgium, with a comparable product range and customer base.
• Antargaz Belgium: Belgian subsidiary of Antargaz/UGI, distributing propane and butane cylinders, tanks, and bulk LPG to Belgian residential and business customers — the closest direct local competitor to Primagaz Belgium.

Broad incumbents

• TotalEnergies Belgium: Integrated energy major with Belgian LPG, fuels, and energy services competing for the same residential and professional propane customers, with broader portfolio and balance sheet.
• Primagaz France: French sister operation under Antargaz/UGI's LPG network, with the same Primagaz-branded cylinders, bulk tanks, and services model as Belgium; useful as a same-brand, broader-portfolio benchmark.
• SHV Energy: Global LPG distribution group (parent of multiple European LPG brands including Calor and Primagaz affiliates); operates the same downstream propane/LPG marketing model as Primagaz at much greater scale.
• Calor Gas: UK's largest LPG supplier (SHV Energy) with comparable retail cylinder, bulk-tank, and commercial-LPG operations across off-grid households and businesses.

Emerging players

• Lampiris (TotalEnergies Direct Energie BE): Belgian retail energy supplier (now part of TotalEnergies) active in residential gas and electricity with potential to compete for off-grid customers seeking alternative heating options to LPG.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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