Aemetis Implements Microsoft Dynamics(TM) ERP System to Support Current Operations and Expansion Projects
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The implementation of Microsoft Dynamics ERP system by Aemetis, Inc. is a strategic move designed to integrate and streamline operations across its global business units. This system is expected to provide a robust platform for managing the complexities of Aemetis's expanding portfolio, particularly in renewable natural gas and renewable fuels. The ERP system's capability to support project management and internal controls is vital, as it enhances the efficiency of reporting and compliance, which are critical for investor confidence and for meeting the regulatory requirements of capital markets.
From a financial perspective, the ERP system's support for Aemetis's planned IPO of its India biodiesel business and the operation of the Riverbank sustainable aviation fuel production plant could potentially lead to improved financial management and transparency. This might result in more accurate forecasting and budgeting, thus enabling better decision-making. The $150 million allocation for biodiesel contracts in India indicates a significant market opportunity that could drive revenue growth. Furthermore, the projected increase to $1.9 billion of revenues and $645 million of EBITDA in the fifth year of the Aemetis Five Year Plan suggests aggressive growth targets that would likely be appealing to investors seeking growth-oriented stocks.
Aemetis's focus on low and negative carbon intensity products aligns with global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to cleaner energy sources. The company's investment in renewable natural gas, particularly through the Aemetis Biogas business and its commitment to achieving 75 operating digesters in the next five years, reflects a significant contribution to sustainable waste management and renewable energy production.
The Riverbank carbon sequestration project is another key environmental initiative. Securing a permit to drill the CO2 sequestration characterization well is a step forward in the EPA Class VI injection well permitting process, which could enable Aemetis to capture and store carbon dioxide, thus reducing the carbon footprint of its operations. While the environmental impact is positive, it is important to consider the potential costs and technological challenges associated with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies. However, if successfully implemented, CCS could provide Aemetis with a competitive advantage in an industry that is increasingly subject to environmental regulations and consumer demand for sustainable practices.
The integration of an ERP system is particularly consequential for a company like Aemetis that operates in the renewable fuels sector, which is characterized by complex supply chains and the need for meticulous project management. The ERP system will likely enhance supply chain visibility and efficiency, which is important for managing the construction and operation of new facilities such as the Riverbank sustainable aviation fuel plant. With the aviation industry's growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Aemetis's ability to effectively manage supply chain operations could position it favorably within this niche market.
Furthermore, the ERP system's ability to handle multiple simultaneous construction projects could be a game-changer for Aemetis as it expands its operations. The capacity to manage and optimize resource allocation, procurement and logistics in real-time can lead to cost savings and timely project completion. The system's scalability and adaptability to the company's growth trajectory will be critical in ensuring that supply chain operations do not become a bottleneck as Aemetis pursues its ambitious revenue and EBITDA targets.
CUPERTINO, CA, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused on low and negative carbon intensity products, today announced the design, installation and implementation of the Microsoft DynamicsTM enterprise resource planning (ERP) system worldwide for all Aemetis operations in the U.S. and India to support current operations and expansion projects. The tools and processes required to operate a global company, including manufacturing, supply chain, finance and accounting, are included in the Microsoft DynamicsTM ERP system.
The Microsoft DynamicsTM ERP system is designed to manage medium to large corporations and was selected specifically to provide a world-class platform for the Aemetis Biogas dairy renewable natural gas business, the planned IPO of the India biodiesel business, the construction and operation of the Riverbank sustainable aviation fuel production plant, the development of the Riverbank carbon sequestration project, and the operation and upgrade of the Keyes ethanol plant.
“The Microsoft DynamicsTM ERP system was selected after an extensive process of evaluating our evolving needs due to the rapid growth of the company,” stated Todd Waltz, Chief Financial Officer of Aemetis, Inc. “The specific requirements of our project management, construction and operations are supported by the new ERP system, as well as providing theplatform for the strong internal control system necessary to support the accounting and reporting requirements of ourbusiness and capital market initiatives.”
The India subsidiary has been allocated
The Riverbank sustainable aviation fuel plant was recently granted Authority to Construct air permits and is designed to produce 78 million gallons per year when allocating
The Aemetis Biogas business has turned positive cash flow from operations and is building dairy digesters toward a goal of 75 operating digesters within the next sixty months. The ERP system will enable both ongoing operations as well as multiple simultaneous construction projects.
The Aemetis carbon sequestration project at the Riverbank site has received a permit to drill the CO2 sequestration characterization well to obtain samples of the subterranean formations in support of the EPA Class VI injection well permitting process.
Due to the expansion of these businesses, Aemetis plans growth to more than
About Aemetis
Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Aemetis is a renewable natural gas, renewable fuel and biochemicals company focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of innovative technologies that replace petroleum-based products and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Founded in 2006, Aemetis is operating and actively expanding a California biogas digester network and pipeline system to convert dairy waste gas into Renewable Natural Gas. Aemetis owns and operates a 65 million gallon per year ethanol production facility in California’s Central Valley near Modesto that supplies about 80 dairies with animal feed. Aemetis owns and operates a 60 million gallon per year production facility on the East Coast of India producing high quality distilled biodiesel and refined glycerin for customers in India and Europe. Aemetis is developing the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel fuel biorefinery in California to utilize renewable hydrogen, hydroelectric power, and renewable oils to produce low carbon intensity renewable jet and diesel fuel. For additional information about Aemetis, please visit www.aemetis.com.
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