Best Oil & Gas Downstream Companies in France
The 45 best Oil & Gas Downstream companies in France in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Proviridis.
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Ranked: Best Oil & Gas Downstream companies in France
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proviridis Fuel distribution company | $39M | 70 mo ago | Series C | — | 2011 | WordPressMySQLPHP+14 | 2 patents Heavy-duty electric vehicle charging systems and methods for trucks and buses | — |
| 2 | Antargaz Butane, Propane and Natural gas distribution service provider | $30M | 305 mo ago | Acquired | John Walsh President & CEO | 1951 | DrupalPHPElement UI+16 | 9 patents Smart modular gas cylinder distribution control and loading/unloading vehicle systems | — |
| 3 | TotalEnergies Energy company that produces and markets a range of energy products and services | $16M | 37 mo ago | Funding Raised | Nicolas Falier Product Owner | 2017 | Cart FunctionalityPrestaShopMySQL+23 | 156 patents Optimizing solar PV performance, siting, and hydrogen production with CO₂ capture technologies. | — |
| 4 | Ecoslops Developer of micro-refining technology for oil residue recycling | $7M | 57 mo ago | Public | Vincent Favier CEO | 2009 | WordPressMySQLPHP+28 | — | 1 internship |
| 5 | AXÈGAZ Liquid natural gas supplier | $4M | 126 mo ago | Series A | — | 2012 | PHPAnimate.cssBootstrap+11 | — | — |
| 6 | Dunkerque LNG Producer of LNG gas | $1M | 93 mo ago | Series A | Beatrice Prud homme CEO | 2009 | — | — | — |
| 7 | GRDF Provider of natural gas distribution and energy control services | $735K | 61 mo ago | Acquired | Laurence Poirier-Dietz Managing Director | 2008 | Cart FunctionalityApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+20 | 160 patents Gas pipeline maintenance tools and valve operation devices for distribution networks | 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 8 | TotalEnergies Integrated energy company producing and marketing energy sources | — | 31 mo ago | Public | Dierk Paskert Director | 1924 | WordPressMySQLPHP+30 | 156 patents Optimizing solar PV deployment, monitoring, and integration with hydrogen and CO₂ capture technologies. | — |
Top 10 Oil & Gas Downstream companies in France
#1
Funding Raised · Paris, Ile de France · founded 2017 · 280 employees$15.9Mraised▾
TotalEnergies is a global energy company that produces and markets various forms of energy, with a focus on electricity, gas, and renewable energy sources. The company provides a range of services, including energy sales, mobility solutions, and energy management systems, to both individual and corporate customers. With a strong presence in France and internationally, TotalEnergies aims to meet the world's growing energy demands while promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
- Jun 2023Grant (prize money)$12.2M
- Mar 2023Grant (prize money)$3.6M
- Apr 2018Grant (prize money)$65K
#2
Series C · Rousset, Provence Alpes Cote d Azur · founded 2011 · 40 employees$38.9Mraised▾
Fuel distribution company
#3
Public · Paris, Ile de France · founded 2009 · 54 employees$6.6Mraised▾
Developer of micro-refining technology for oil residue recycling. This technology transforms oil residues and waste oils into commercially viable fuels and light bitumen. The process offers a sustainable solution for waste management, reducing pollution and environmental impact. It supports the energy transition by creating a circular economy for hydrocarbon products and optimizing resource utilization. The business model improves the material footprint and environmental impact associated with petroleum product manufacturing.
- Oct 2021Post IPO$6.6M
#4
Acquired · Courbevoie, Ile de France · founded 1951$30Mraised▾
Butane, Propane and Natural gas distribution service provider
#5
Acquired · Paris, Ile de France · founded 2008 · 156 employees$735.1Kraised▾
Provider of natural gas distribution and energy control services
- Jul 2021Grant (prize money)$123.3K
- Sep 2020Grant (prize money)$52.2K
- Jan 2017Grant (prize money)$559.7K
#6
Series A · Levallois Perret, Ile de France · founded 2012 · 9 employees$4.1Mraised▾
Axegaz supplies and distributes liquefied natural gas (LNG) to business customers in France. The company also provides technical study, administrative support and assistance, LNG installation and regular maintenance, and financing services.
#7
Series A · Dunkirk, Hauts de France · founded 2009 · 35 employees$1.2Mraised▾
Producer of LNG gas
- Oct 2018Series A—
- Apr 2018Grant (prize money)$1.2M
#8
Public · Paris, Ile de France · founded 1924 · 105476 employees—raised▾
Integrated energy company producing and marketing energy sources. This includes petroleum products, natural gas, low-carbon electricity, and new low-carbon energies. The company invests in developing the energy system of the future while continuing to meet current global energy demands. Its operations encompass exploration and production, refining and petrochemicals, and trading and shipping. A focus on sustainability is integrated into its strategy, projects, and operations, encompassing environmental protection, employee well-being, and positive stakeholder impact. The company also engages in research and development to advance energy technologies.
#9
Late Stage · Paris, Ile de France · founded 1877 · 570 employees—raised▾
Provider of oil storage and distribution services
#10
Late Stage · Paris, Ile de France · founded 2005 · 31 employees—raised▾
Gaz Européen is an independent alternative gas distributor supplying to the residential B2B market. Gaz Européen is present in France through six entities: Gaz de Paris, Gaz de Lille, Gaz de Nantes, Gaz de Lyon, Gaz de Marseille et Gaz de Toulouse. The company supplies over 250,000 end-clients. It supplies gas to property managers, heating ventilation and air conditioning companies, and public companies.
- Dec 2013PE—
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