Private company

Gaz Belge

Gaz Belge is a former Belgian energy company based in Brussels, founded in 1862.¹ It was founded by Joseph Oppenheim.¹ It ceased to exist in 1929.¹

De Compagnie générale pour l'éclairage et le chauffage par le gaz, afgekort Gaz Belge, was een Belgisch energiebedrijf.² From the Dutch Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1862Founded¹

Industryenergy industry¹
HeadquartersBrussels, Belgium¹

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The story

Founded by Joseph Oppenheim in 1862.¹

Leadership

Who has led Gaz Belge, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

FounderJoseph Oppenheim¹

Acquisitions

Succeeded by Electrobel¹

Timeline

1929Dissolved Dissolved¹
1862Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataGaz Belge on Wikidata
2
WikipediaGaz Belge on the Dutch Wikipedia