
Virginie
LEFÈVRE
Sirenergies editor
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March 6, 2026
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We all know Butagaz, and for good reasons, the group, created in 1931, popularized the blue propane gas bottle. But it would be simplistic to say that the company does just that, it is now an important player in the energy market in France.
SirEnergies explains everything to you in less than 3 minutes.
A French company initially created in 1931, under the name of URG (Utilization Ratio nelle du Gaz), Butagaz is present in France on the markets for liquefied petroleum gases (propane and butane), electricity and natural gas for individuals and professionals.
The company also sells wood pellets as well as LPG fuel.
In the 1950s, Butagaz generalized the (too famous) blue gas cylinder in homes and launched gas in tanks for individuals the following decade. An era that saw the birth of the company's famous mascot: the Blue Bear.
In 2017, the supplier of natural gas and electricity for professionals European gas, joins the Butagaz group. This acquisition makes the company a multi-energy supplier by marketing natural gas and electricity, as well as wood pellets.
The famous 13 kg blue gas bottle offered by Butagaz since 1931 was intended at the time to compete directly with wood and coal in homes. During the 1950s, after the war, 2 million users were convinced by the gas cylinder for various uses: cooking, hot water production and heating.
Of green options are available in these contracts (option Biopropane and 100% carbon offset gas).
Finally, the company is also aimed at manufacturers and offers offers to switch from fuel oil to gas.
To subscribe to an energy contract with Butagaz, several solutions are available to you:
47/53 Raspail Street
92594 Levallois-Perret
These same possibilities will be offered to cancel your contract and via your Butagaz customer area.
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The company is transparent about the opinions of its customers, they are available on its website. More than 850 reviews were recorded for an average score of 4.2/5. Butagaz customers highlight the fast delivery of products and efficient and very friendly customer service.
In 2021, the company was elected “Favorite Brand of the French” for its Tank Gas and Bottled Gas activities.
