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Aemetis, Inc. (AMTX) reports developments as a diversified renewable natural gas and biofuels company with California Ethanol, California Dairy Renewable Natural Gas, and India Biodiesel operations.
Recurring updates cover earnings, Dairy RNG production from dairy waste gas, LCFS and federal clean fuel tax credits, biodiesel deliveries by Universal Biofuels in India, and efficiency projects at the Keyes ethanol plant. Company news also references its California biogas digester and pipeline network, animal-feed co-products from ethanol production, and development work tied to sustainable aviation fuel and carbon sequestration.
Aemetis (NASDAQ: AMTX) announced that U.S. Consul General Jennifer Larson visited their subsidiary Universal Biofuels facility in Kakinada, India. The plant, which recently increased its annual biodiesel production capacity from 60 to 80 million gallons, is one of India's largest biodiesel producers.
The visit focused on understanding India's biofuels policies and their impact on renewable fuels production. India aims to increase biodiesel blend from 1% to 5% as part of its National Policy on Biofuels. Universal Biofuels completed $112 million in biodiesel and glycerin shipments in the twelve months ended September 2024.
The company is preparing for an IPO in India, targeted for late 2025 or first half of 2026, subject to market conditions. Universal Biofuels plans further biodiesel expansion to other locations and diversification into biogas production in the next twelve months.
Aemetis (NASDAQ: AMTX) announced that its Indian subsidiary, Universal Biofuels, secured $31 million in biodiesel orders from government-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) for delivery during May-July 2025. The orders comprise over 33,000 kiloliters of biodiesel, supporting India's goal to increase biodiesel blend from 1% to 5%.
Universal Biofuels recently expanded its Kakinada plant capacity from 50 to 80 million gallons per year, implementing a proprietary process for lower-carbon biofuels production from waste and byproducts. The company completed $112 million in biodiesel and glycerine shipments in the twelve months ended September 2024.
Universal Biofuels is preparing for an IPO in India, expected in late 2025, subject to market conditions. The company plans further biodiesel expansion and diversification into biogas production in 2025.
Aemetis (NASDAQ: AMTX) reported a significant 55% increase in renewable natural gas (RNG) production in March compared to February, attributed to warmer weather improving microbial activity. The company completed sales of LCFS credits and D3 RINs at Q1's end.
The company is finalizing LCFS pathway approvals for seven dairy digesters by CARB, expected by Q2 end, potentially generating $6 million yearly in increased revenues. Additionally, CARB's November 2024 LCFS amendments could increase LCFS credit prices, potentially generating up to 300% more total LCFS revenue per MMBtu of RNG.
Aemetis is constructing digesters for four additional dairies, expected to be operational in the coming months. The company's Central Dairy Digester Project, involving 50 dairies near Modesto, California, is projected to generate 1.65 million MMBtu of dairy RNG annually when completed.
Aemetis (NASDAQ: AMTX) has received IRS approval for Section 45Z Production Tax Credits (PTCs) under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), applicable from January 1, 2025. The company’s ethanol and renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities are now registered as producers of clean transportation fuel. The 45Z PTC incentivizes the production of low carbon intensity fuels, providing a tax credit of $1.00 per gallon for every 50 carbon intensity points reduction below positive 50 carbon intensity.
Aemetis' RNG production is expected to increase by 80% to 550,000 MMBtu annually in 2025, generating significant revenues from tax credits. The company's biogas projects, utilizing dairy waste, are projected to yield substantial tax credit revenues due to their negative carbon intensity. Aemetis’ digesters, funded by USDA loans, will produce an estimated 1.6 million MMBtu of RNG per year when fully operational, with expected annual revenues of $250 million.
Aemetis Biogas has commenced production from its tenth dairy digester, processing waste from a dairy in Stanislaus County, California. Five additional digesters are nearing commissioning, expanding operations to twelve digesters processing waste from sixteen dairies. This will increase Aemetis' renewable natural gas (RNG) production capacity by 80% to 550,000 MMBtu per year by 2025. This month, Aemetis expects to generate $11.5 million from investment tax credits from previous projects, with an additional $10 million expected from new digesters. Seven existing digesters are in the final verification process for California Air Resources Board (CARB) pathway approval under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which could double LCFS credit revenues. Aemetis has agreements with 49 dairies to supply waste for its Central Dairy Project, funded by $50 million in USDA loans, with another $75 million in loans pending. When fully operational, the project is expected to produce over 1.6 million MMBtu per year of RNG, generating $250 million in annual revenues.
Aemetis announced its Universal Biofuels subsidiary in India has completed $103 million of biodiesel deliveries to government-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) for the marketing period ending September 30, 2024. The company received an initial $58 million allocation for the 2025 marketing year, with deliveries scheduled to begin December 2024. During a recent plant upgrade, Universal Biofuels expanded its proprietary process capacity for producing lower carbon intensity biodiesel from waste and byproducts. The cost-plus pricing model used by OMCs is expected to support India's National Biofuels Policy goal of achieving a 5% biodiesel blend, up from the current 1% blend ratio.
Aemetis (NASDAQ: AMTX) reported Q3 2024 revenues of $81.4 million, a 19% increase from Q3 2023. Revenue breakdown: California Ethanol business generated $45.0 million, India Biodiesel business $32.2 million, and Dairy Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) business $4.2 million. The company reported a gross profit of $3.9 million and a net loss of $17.9 million. The Keyes plant produced 15.5 million gallons of ethanol, while the Dairy Natural Gas segment sold 85,993 MMBtu from nine operating dairy digesters. The company's cash position at quarter-end was $296 thousand, with $4.5 million invested in capital projects during Q3 2024.
Aemetis (NASDAQ: AMTX) has scheduled its third quarter 2024 earnings conference call for Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 11 am PST. The call will be accessible via toll-free numbers for both domestic (+1-888-506-0062) and international (+1-973-528-0011) participants, using entry code 139838. A webcast will be available on the company's website, and the voice recording will remain accessible through November 19, 2024. Participants will have the opportunity to submit questions during the Q&A session.
Aemetis (NASDAQ: AMTX) announces strong support for the updated Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) proposal ahead of California Air Resources Board's (CARB) meeting on November 8, 2024. The company urges CARB to adopt the updated LCFS, which extends goals for 20 years. The program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 85%, create over 4 million jobs, and generate cost savings in health-related expenses for Californians. The initiative focuses on decarbonizing transportation while promoting investment and job creation in California's renewable energy sector.
Aemetis (NASDAQ: AMTX) has been ranked as the 7th Hottest Company in the Bioeconomy by The Digest at the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference. The company reported significant progress across its businesses in 2024, including $100 million in biodiesel deliveries in India, RNG production capacity growth from 200,000 to 550,000 MMBtu annually, and a $12 million solar project completion. The company secured $50 million in USDA guaranteed financing with an additional $100 million in process. Aemetis has contracts with ten airlines for $3.8 billion in SAF supply and is developing a carbon sequestration project in Riverbank, California.