Circle Gas

About Circle Gas

Circle Gas is dedicated to making clean, convenient cooking possible for low-income households in the developing world. By leveraging cutting-edge pay-as-you-go technology, efficient logistics, and home deliveries, Circle Gas provides LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) as an accessible and cheaper alternative to traditional cooking fuels like charcoal, kerosene, or wood. The company operates primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa, with significant operations in Kenya and Tanzania through its subsidiaries M Gas and KopaGas. Circle Gas serves low-income households who benefit from the affordability and safety of LPG, which can be purchased as needed, even meal by meal, thanks to the company's smart meter technology. The business model involves installing a full set of equipment, including a stovetop, smart meter, and gas cylinder, in customers' homes. This equipment is owned and maintained by Circle Gas, with customers only paying for the gas they use. Revenue is generated through the sale of LPG, facilitated by the pay-as-you-go system. Circle Gas also invests in hardware and software technology development in China and collaborates with academic institutions like the University of Liverpool to advance health and climate impact research.