Calor

Calor

Distributes LPG energy with renewable gas

Overview

Calor provides LPG energy to homes and businesses across Ireland, especially for customers off the natural gas grid. It offers tailored bulk and cylinder LPG options for residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial use, and also supports renewable gas through BioLPG. LPG is delivered and stored for customer use, powering heating, cooking, and industrial processes with flexibility in supply. Calor differentiates itself by being part of SHV Energy, operating for over 85 years with a secure supply (including 25% locally sourced from Whitegate Refinery) across eight sites, and focusing on sustainability and lower-carbon energy solutions. Its goal is to help Ireland transition to lower-carbon energy through innovation, responsible practices, and the introduction of renewable gas, enabling customers to move forward with confidence.

About Calor

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Why Calor is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Company Size

201-500

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What believers are saying

  • Sytze Nijman became CEO on 2026-08-19, signaling renewed operational focus.
  • Calor’s 2026 Green Awards sponsorship strengthens credibility with sustainability-focused business customers.
  • Gas2Go pilot expansion can lift convenience sales in rural Ireland and Northern Ireland.

What critics are saying

  • Independent.ie reported on 2026-09-03 Calor doubled standing charges, inviting customer churn.
  • Electrification and decarbonization shrink LPG demand; Calor’s core cylinder and heating franchise erodes by 2030.
  • If BioLPG and vending fail to offset decline, SHV may rationalize Irish operations.

What makes Calor unique

  • Calor Ireland is SHV Energy-backed, with all-island LPG distribution and 300-plus employees.
  • Calor Gas2Go launched October 2025, enabling 24/7 cylinder access through solar vending machines.
  • Calor BioLPG supplies Ireland’s first certified renewable LPG, compatible with existing appliances.

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Benefits

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Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus

401(k) Retirement Plan

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Paid Holidays

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Company News

Machinery Movers
Oct 13th, 2025
Calor launches Ireland's first vending machine service for gas cylinders

Calor has unveiled Calor Gas2Go, Ireland's first vending machine system which gives domestic customers a brand-new way to access Calor gas cylinders on demand.

Hotel & Restaurant Times Magazine
Dec 18th, 2023
Supporting off Grid Hospitality Businesses on their Sustainability Journey

In 2018, Calor introduced BioLPG, Ireland's first certified renewable gas.

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