80 Mile PLC Secures 3 Strategic MOUs with Fortune 500 Energy Group, Ludoil, and JEnergy and moves to 100% of Ferrandina Biofuels Plant
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80 Mile (OTC:AMRQ) has moved to 100% ownership of Hydrogen Valley and Greenswitch, and advanced commercial activity at its Ferrandina biofuels plant in southern Italy.
Key developments include a feedstock MOU with a Fortune 500 energy Group supplying up to 80,000 tpa from 1 Nov 2025; a tolling MOU with Ludoil covering 80,000 tpa (50% of the plant) with an estimated €8m net profit for HV from that 50% slice and implied €24m net if full production is achieved; an MOU with JEnergy for 10,000 tpa biodiesel starting Jan 2026; and prior MOUs with NACATA and Tecnoparco covering up to 120,000 tpa feedstock and 40,000 tpa offtake.
Consideration for the acquisition: €100,000 cash, 220,000,000 new shares (plus 10 million shares to Hydrogen Valley) with contingent cash/share payments up to specified amounts and share lock until June 2026. Admission of 230,000,000 new shares is expected by 14 Nov 2025, taking issued shares to 4,557,127,203.
Positive
- Tolling MOU secures 50% of plant capacity (80,000 tpa)
- Estimated €8m net annual profit from Ludoil tolling slice
- Fortune 500 Group feedstock supply up to 80,000 tpa
- JEnergy supply starts Jan 2026 for 10,000 tpa biodiesel
- NACATA MOU covers up to 120,000 tpa feedstock
- Hydrogen Valley reported PAT of £1,899,205 for year to 30 Jun 2025
Negative
- 230,000,000 New Ordinary Shares to be issued, increasing share count
- Contingent additional payments totalling up to €3,000,000 if conditions unmet
- New Ordinary Shares locked until June 2026 limiting liquidity
- Many counterparties engaged via MOUs rather than signed long-term contracts
Insights
Commercial MOUs and full ownership of Ferrandina materially increase revenue visibility and operational control.
80 Mile has secured multi-party commercial frameworks that commit substantial annual volumes to Ferrandina: a Fortune 500 Group feedstock supply of
Key dependencies and risks include the conditional nature of MOUs (non-binding frameworks versus firm contracts), the timetable for operational restart, and the consideration structure used to acquire the remaining Hydrogen Valley interest (payment of
Watch for: completion of Admission of the
80M Assumes
The Company and Hydrogen Valley ("HV") have agreed to revised terms ("Revised Terms") to the acquisition agreement announced 19th December 2024 (https://80mile.com/regulatory-news/75603) governing the Ferrandina ownership structure. Under the new arrangement, 80 Mile will increase its interest in HV to
New MOUs:
Strategic MOU with Fortune 500 Energy Company:
In a landmark step, the Company's
Under the terms of the MOU, the Group will supply up to 80,000 tonnes per annum ("tpa") of renewable feedstocks to the Ferrandina plant beginning 1 November 2025. These will include Palm Oil Methyl Ester ("POME"), both crude and refined, as well as Repurposed Used Cooking Oil ("RUCO"), delivered to the port of
This guaranteed supply strengthens Ferrandina's commercial model, ensuring reliable input for the production of biodiesel and SAF while positioning Greenswitch as a cornerstone in
Tolling MOU with Ludoil Energia -
Greenswitch has signed an MOU with Ludoil Energia S.r.l. ("Ludoil"), based in Civitavecchia,
- The agreement sets the framework for a biodiesel tolling arrangement, under which Ludoil will provide feedstock and HV will generate revenue solely from processing.
- No upfront feedstock purchases are required, eliminating working capital risk.
- The tolling structure is estimated to generate approximately
€8 million net profit per year for HV. The other50% of the capacity is estimated to be double that for total of€24 million net (assuming full production) - The MOU provides for:
- Plant restart planned for December 2025 with full production in January 2026
- Annual quantities: 80,000 tpa of biodiesel in the short term, and 40,000 tpa of SAF longer term
With 80,000 tpa already secured under this tolling framework, Ludoil alone covers
MOU with JEnergy S.p.A
Hydrogen Valley has also signed an MOU with JEnergy S.p.A ("JEnergy"), headquartered in
- Short-term framework for the supply of biodiesel and bioliquids
- Longer-term discussions on SAF and HVO supply
- Supply schedule:
- Start of biodiesel supply: January 2026
- SAF/HVO supply: 2027 onwards - Annual agreed quantities: 10,000 tpa of biodiesel, additional bioliquids, and longer-term cooperation on SAF and HVO
Previously Announced MOUs:
NACATA Commodities
80M signed an MOU with NACATA Commodities as announced on 30 July 2025 ("NACATA"), a leading renewable energy distributor, covering:
- Up to 120,000 tpa of feedstock supply
- Offtake of resulting products: 40,000 tpa of esterified bioliquid and 80,000 tpa of biodiesel
- Initial term: 5 years
Tecnoparco Valbasento
Greenswitch has also signed an MOU with Tecnoparco Valbasento ("Tecnoparco") for the procurement of up to 40,000 tpa of biofuel from Greenswitch, for use in its cogeneration units.
The agreement would shorten Tecnoparco's supply chain, reduce shipping costs, and improve sustainability credentials by moving away from palm oil imports. The initial 40,000 tpa could increase if Tecnoparco's affiliate industrial operators are included.
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Counterparty |
Agreement Type |
Annual Quantities |
Products Covered |
|
Fortune 500 Energy Group |
Feedstock Supply MOU |
80,000 tpa feedstocks |
POME (crude/refined), RUCO |
|
Ludoil Energia |
Tolling MOU |
80,000tpa biodiesel (short-term), 40,000tpa SAF (long term) |
Biodiesel, SAF |
|
JEnergy S.p.A |
Supply MOU |
10,000 tpa biodiesel + bioliquids; SAF/HVO longer term |
Biodiesel, Bioliquids, SAF, HVO |
|
NACATA Commodities |
Supply & Offtake MOU |
120,000 tpa feedstock; 40,000 tpa esterified bioliquid; 80,000 tpa biodiesel |
Bioliquids, Biodiesel |
|
Tecnoparco Valbasento |
Product Offtake MOU |
40,000 tpa biofuel (initial) |
Biofuel |
Table 1: Offtake & Tolling Agreements
80 Mile
In consideration, for the move to
- an amount equal to
€750,000.00 (seven hundred, fifty thousand), in cash by wire transfer of immediately available funds on Greendome Bank Account to be made not later than the 30 June 2027; - an amount equal to
€750,000.00 (seven hundred, fifty thousand) to be satisfied by the allotment of a number of New Ordinary Shares in 80M equal to the 30 day VWAP - an amount equal to
€1,500,000.00 (one million, five hundred thousand), to be satisfied50% in cash by wire transfer of immediately available funds into Greendome's bank account to be made no later than the 31 March 2028 and50% by the allotment of the corresponding number of 80M Shares (the "Third Shares").
As part of the transaction, an additional 10 million New Ordinary Shares will be issued to Hydrogen Valley. In conjunction with the acquisition, Mr Mark Frascongna, current Managing Director of HV, will join 80 Mile as Chief Executive Officer of Italian operations in a non-board role. HV will become the
Hydrogen Valley Limited is incorporated in
Admission and Total Voting Rights
Application will be made to AIM for the 230,000,000 New Ordinary Shares to be issued pursuant to the acquisition of Hydrogen Valley , which will rank pari passu with existing Ordinary Shares, to be admitted to trading on AIM and it is expected that Admission will become effective and dealing will commence on or before 14th November 2025
In accordance with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, the Company hereby notifies the market that immediately following Admission, its issued and outstanding share capital will consist of 4,557,127,203 Ordinary Shares. Shareholders may use this figure as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Eric Sondergaard, Managing Director of 80 Mile, added:
"These agreements mark a step change for the Ferrandina facility. Between Ludoil, JEnergy, NACATA, Tecnoparco, and now one of the world's largest integrated energy companies, we have clear evidence of the significant industry interest in SAF and HVO development. Importantly, the tolling arrangement with Ludoil already secures
"The calibre of counterparties now engaged with Ferrandina underlines its strategic importance within
About Greenswitch S.r.l
Greenswitch S.r.l. is a trailblazer in the renewable energy sector, dedicated to producing high-quality biofuels that meet global energy needs while prioritising environmental stewardship. The Ferrandina plant is a state-of-the-art facility driving the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. For a high resolution flyover of the facility please follow this link, https://youtu.be/xkXV2LYqJ4c
For further information please visit http://www.80mile.com or contact:
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