Aemetis Biogas Monthly RNG Production Increased by 55% in March

Rhea-AI Summary

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.

Positive

• 55% month-over-month increase in RNG production
• Completion of LCFS credits and D3 RINs sales in Q1
• Expected $6M yearly revenue increase from pending LCFS pathway approvals
• Potential 300% increase in LCFS revenue per MMBtu from CARB amendments
• Four additional dairy digesters nearing operational status

Negative

• LCFS pathway approvals for seven dairy digesters still pending
• Revenue increase dependent on future CARB regulation approval

Sales of LCFS credits and D3 RINs completed at the end of Q1

CUPERTINO, Calif., April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused on low and negative carbon intensity renewable fuels, announced today that its production of renewable natural gas (RNG) increased 55% in March compared to February. RNG production from anaerobic dairy digesters increases during periods of warmer weather due to improved temperatures for microbial activity that converts organic material into biomethane and the higher production quantity is expected to continue through the summer.

Aemetis Biogas also completed a sale of LCFS and D3 RINs at the end of Q1. The LCFS credits were generated from RNG dispensed as transportation fuel in Q4 2024 and were booked under the California Air Resource Board (CARB) reporting process at the end of the first quarter this year. The D3 RINs were from production and dispensing of RNG in February 2025.

“Aemetis Biogas uses animal waste feedstock to produce domestic energy which is not directly impacted by import/export tariffs. The significant 55% increase in monthly RNG production in March compared to February is on track with our 2025 production plan and generates proportionally larger LCFS and D3 RIN revenues, as well as Section 45Z sellable tax credits,” stated Eric McAfee, chairman and CEO of Aemetis. “We are now completing construction of digesters that will process waste from four additional dairies that are expected to be operational in the next few months, supporting the sale of another round of investment tax credits and further increasing RNG production and associated revenues.”

Aemetis Biogas is in the final phase of Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) pathway approvals for seven dairy digesters by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which is expected to be received before the end of Q2, which should generate about $6 million per year of increased revenues from LCFS credits at current prices.

CARB is also in the process of finalizing its November 2024 LCFS amendments that are expected to significantly increase the mandated demand for LCFS credits, and CARB just published its final proposed regulations for a fifteen-day comment period last Friday. The higher LCFS credit prices expected to be created by these regulations will further increase Aemetis Biogas LCFS revenue proportionally to the LCFS credit price increase, potentially generating up to 300% more total LCFS revenue per MMBtu of RNG.

Aemetis Biogas continues to grow production and revenues as it builds digesters and biogas pipelines to capture methane from 50 dairies that have signed agreements to supply the Central Dairy Digester Project near Modesto, California. When completed, the Aemetis Biogas Central Dairy Digester Project is expected to generate 1.65 million MMBtu of dairy RNG each year. Since California imports more than 75% of the crude oil used to produce diesel, the Aemetis RNG project is planned to replace the primarily imported diesel consumed by trucks that drive 77 million miles per year with low emission, local RNG biofuel produced from American domestic waste sources.

About Aemetis

Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Aemetis is a renewable natural gas and renewable fuel company focused on the operation, acquisition, development, and commercialization of innovative technologies that replace petroleum 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 an 80 million gallon per year production facility on the East Coast of India producing high quality distilled biodiesel and refined glycerin. Aemetis is developing a sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel fuel biorefinery in California, renewable hydrogen, and hydroelectric power to produce low carbon intensity renewable jet and diesel fuel. For additional information about Aemetis, please visit www.aemetis.com.

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FAQ

What caused the 55% increase in Aemetis (AMTX) RNG production in March 2025?

The increase was due to warmer weather conditions improving microbial activity that converts organic material into biomethane.

How much additional revenue is expected from LCFS pathway approvals for Aemetis (AMTX) seven dairy digesters?

The LCFS pathway approvals are expected to generate approximately $6 million per year in increased revenues at current prices.

What is the expected RNG production capacity of Aemetis (AMTX) Central Dairy Digester Project?

When completed, the project is expected to generate 1.65 million MMBtu of dairy RNG annually.

How could CARB's LCFS amendments impact Aemetis (AMTX) revenue?

The amendments could potentially generate up to 300% more total LCFS revenue per MMBtu of RNG for Aemetis.

How many dairy partnerships does Aemetis (AMTX) have for its Central Dairy Digester Project?

Aemetis has signed agreements with 50 dairies to supply the Central Dairy Digester Project near Modesto, California.