Aemetis to Benefit From EPA’s Approval of 15 Percent Ethanol Blend
Aemetis stands to benefit from the EPA's recent approval of 15% ethanol blend (E15) fuel sales nationwide after May 1st. This decision could potentially increase the U.S. ethanol market by up to 50%, up from the current 10.4% average blend and 14.2 billion gallons in 2024.
The EPA's waiver applies throughout the United States, except California, with consumers expected to save up to $0.20 per gallon at the pump. In California specifically, adopting E15 could create over 600 million gallons of new biofuels demand and save consumers approximately $2.7 billion annually.
A bipartisan Senate Bill 2707, the "Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act," has been introduced by 14 senators to make year-round E15 sales permanent nationwide. The EPA confirms E15 is approved for over 95% of vehicles currently on the road, promising benefits including lower fuel costs, reduced carbon emissions, stronger rural economies, and enhanced energy independence.
Aemetis potrebbe trarre vantaggio dall'approvazione recente da parte dell'EPA della vendita di carburante con miscela di etanolo al 15% (E15) a livello nazionale a partire dal 1° maggio. Questa decisione potrebbe aumentare il mercato dell'etanolo negli Stati Uniti fino al 50%, rispetto all'attuale miscela media del 10,4% e 14,2 miliardi di galloni nel 2024.
La deroga dell'EPA si applica in tutti gli Stati Uniti, ad eccezione della California, dove i consumatori potrebbero risparmiare fino a 0,20 dollari per gallone alla pompa. In California, l'adozione dell'E15 potrebbe generare una domanda aggiuntiva di oltre 600 milioni di galloni di biocarburanti e far risparmiare ai consumatori circa 2,7 miliardi di dollari all'anno.
Il disegno di legge bipartisan del Senato 2707, denominato "Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act", è stato presentato da 14 senatori per rendere permanente la vendita di E15 tutto l'anno a livello nazionale. L'EPA conferma che l'E15 è approvato per oltre il 95% dei veicoli attualmente in circolazione, promettendo vantaggi quali costi del carburante più bassi, riduzione delle emissioni di carbonio, economie rurali più forti e maggiore indipendenza energetica.
Aemetis se beneficiará de la reciente aprobación de la EPA para la venta nacional de combustible con mezcla de etanol al 15% (E15) a partir del 1 de mayo. Esta decisión podría aumentar el mercado de etanol en EE.UU. hasta un 50%, desde el promedio actual del 10,4% y 14.2 mil millones de galones en 2024.
La exención de la EPA aplica en todo Estados Unidos, excepto California, donde se espera que los consumidores ahorren hasta $0.20 por galón en la bomba. En California, la adopción del E15 podría generar una demanda adicional de más de 600 millones de galones de biocombustibles y ahorrar a los consumidores aproximadamente $2.7 mil millones anuales.
El proyecto de ley bipartidista del Senado 2707, llamado "Ley Nacional de Elección para Consumidores y Minoristas de Combustibles", ha sido presentado por 14 senadores para hacer permanente la venta de E15 durante todo el año a nivel nacional. La EPA confirma que E15 está aprobado para más del 95% de los vehículos en circulación, prometiendo beneficios como menores costos de combustible, reducción de emisiones de carbono, economías rurales más fuertes y mayor independencia energética.
Aemetis는 EPA가 5월 1일부터 전국적으로 15% 에탄올 혼합 연료(E15) 판매를 승인함에 따라 혜택을 볼 것으로 예상됩니다. 이 결정은 2024년 현재 평균 10.4% 혼합과 142억 갤런에서 미국 에탄올 시장을 최대 50%까지 확대할 수 있습니다.
EPA의 면제는 캘리포니아를 제외한 미국 전역에 적용되며, 소비자들은 주유소에서 갤런당 최대 0.20달러를 절약할 것으로 기대됩니다. 특히 캘리포니아에서는 E15 채택으로 6억 갤런 이상의 신규 바이오연료 수요가 창출되고 소비자들은 연간 약 27억 달러를 절감할 수 있습니다.
14명의 상원의원이 발의한 초당적 상원 법안 2707호인 "전국 소비자 및 연료 소매업자 선택법"은 연중 내내 E15 판매를 전국적으로 영구화하는 내용을 담고 있습니다. EPA는 현재 도로 주행 중인 차량의 95% 이상에 대해 E15가 승인되었음을 확인하며, 연료 비용 절감, 탄소 배출 감소, 농촌 경제 강화, 에너지 독립성 증대 등의 이점을 약속합니다.
Aemetis devrait bénéficier de l'approbation récente de l'EPA concernant la vente nationale de carburant avec un mélange à 15% d'éthanol (E15) à partir du 1er mai. Cette décision pourrait augmenter le marché américain de l'éthanol jusqu'à 50%, contre une moyenne actuelle de 10,4% et 14,2 milliards de gallons en 2024.
La dérogation de l'EPA s'applique à l'ensemble des États-Unis, sauf en Californie, où les consommateurs pourraient économiser jusqu'à 0,20 $ par gallon à la pompe. En Californie, l'adoption de l'E15 pourrait créer une demande supplémentaire de plus de 600 millions de gallons de biocarburants et faire économiser environ 2,7 milliards de dollars par an aux consommateurs.
Le projet de loi bipartisan du Sénat 2707, intitulé "Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act", a été présenté par 14 sénateurs pour rendre permanente la vente d'E15 toute l'année à l'échelle nationale. L'EPA confirme que l'E15 est approuvé pour plus de 95% des véhicules actuellement en circulation, promettant des avantages tels que des coûts de carburant réduits, une baisse des émissions de carbone, des économies rurales renforcées et une plus grande indépendance énergétique.
Aemetis wird von der kürzlichen Genehmigung der EPA für den landesweiten Verkauf von 15% Ethanol-Mischkraftstoff (E15) ab dem 1. Mai profitieren. Diese Entscheidung könnte den US-Ethanolmarkt von derzeit durchschnittlich 10,4% Mischung und 14,2 Milliarden Gallonen im Jahr 2024 um bis zu 50% steigern.
Die EPA-Ausnahme gilt in den gesamten USA mit Ausnahme Kaliforniens, wobei Verbraucher an der Zapfsäule bis zu 0,20 USD pro Gallone sparen können. In Kalifornien könnte die Einführung von E15 eine zusätzliche Nachfrage von über 600 Millionen Gallonen Biokraftstoff schaffen und den Verbrauchern jährlich etwa 2,7 Milliarden USD einsparen.
Der parteiübergreifende Senatsentwurf 2707, das "Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act", wurde von 14 Senatoren eingebracht, um den ganzjährigen Verkauf von E15 landesweit dauerhaft zu machen. Die EPA bestätigt, dass E15 für über 95% der derzeit auf den Straßen fahrenden Fahrzeuge zugelassen ist und Vorteile wie niedrigere Kraftstoffkosten, reduzierte CO2-Emissionen, stärkere ländliche Wirtschaft und verbesserte Energieunabhängigkeit verspricht.
- EPA approval for E15 blend could increase ethanol market demand by up to 50% nationwide
- Potential new demand of 600M gallons per year in California if E15 is adopted
- Expected consumer savings of $0.20 per gallon could drive higher adoption
- Bipartisan Senate Bill 2707 proposes permanent year-round E15 sales nationwide
- Product already approved for 95% of vehicles on road, indicating ready market
- California market remains restricted as only state without E15 approval
- Current average ethanol blend (10.4%) indicates significant market penetration needed
- Regulatory dependency on EPA waivers and state approvals for market expansion
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EPA's E15 approval creates significant market expansion opportunity for Aemetis by potentially increasing ethanol demand by up to 50% nationwide.
The EPA's decision to allow continued sales of E15 (15% ethanol blend) after May 1st represents a significant regulatory development for Aemetis and the broader biofuels industry. Currently, the U.S. ethanol market operates at an average blend of 10.4% with 14.2 billion gallons consumed in 2024. By enabling E15 adoption, this creates potential for up to a 50% increase in the market for ethanol in the U.S.
This waiver applies nationwide except for California, which notably maintains the highest average gasoline prices in the country. The potential California opportunity remains substantial, as Governor Newsom has requested completion of the required study to adopt E15, which could create an additional 600 million gallons of annual biofuels demand in that state alone.
For consumers, E15 adoption offers tangible economic benefits with savings of up to
The regulatory momentum appears positive, with bipartisan support through Senate Bill 2707 (the "Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act") seeking to establish permanent year-round E15 sales. The EPA has also indicated its intention to ensure E15 remains available throughout the summer driving season.
With E15 approved for
EPA's E15 approval expands Aemetis' addressable market by up to 50%, with additional 600M gallon opportunity pending in California.
The EPA's E15 waiver removes a significant market constraint for Aemetis, enabling continued nationwide sales (except California) of 15% ethanol blends after May 1st. This regulatory development represents a material market expansion opportunity, potentially increasing the addressable ethanol market by up to
While the press release doesn't specify Aemetis' current production capacity or market share, the expansion of the total addressable market creates growth runway without requiring market share gains. The consumer savings proposition of
The California opportunity represents a distinct growth catalyst, with potential demand creation of 600 million gallons annually if the state completes its approval process. This would translate to approximately
The bipartisan support for Senate Bill 2707 suggests potential for longer-term regulatory stability, reducing policy risk around this market opportunity. This stability is valuable for capital investment planning and business development strategy.
While the immediate approval is a waiver rather than permanent legislation, the EPA has indicated intent to maintain E15 availability throughout the summer driving season. The movement toward permanent approval through congressional action provides visibility into potential sustained market expansion.
For Aemetis specifically, this regulatory win aligns with their positioning as a "diversified global renewable natural gas and biofuels company," creating pathway for expanded ethanol sales without requiring market share gains from competitors.
Consumers are expected to save up to
CUPERTINO, Calif., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified global renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a waiver allowing a 15 percent blend of ethanol (E15) to continue to be sold after May 1st which will benefit the company through increased demand and sales of the renewable fuel nationwide. The average blend of ethanol in the U.S. in 2024 was
“The EPA’s action allowing nationwide E15 sales to continue is a significant step toward increasing the demand for ethanol and has broad support for permanent approval from the President, as well as numerous members of Congress,” stated Eric McAfee, Chairman and CEO of Aemetis. “Permanent national approval of E15 would allow the demand for ethanol to grow as consumers nationwide benefit from lower-cost, domestic, renewable fuel that lowers the price of gasoline and supports rural communities with good jobs throughout the country.”
The EPA has indicated its intent to ensure that E15 remains available throughout the summer driving season. The EPA’s action applies throughout the United States, except California. The E15 blend is expected to help American drivers save money at the pump, reduce carbon emissions, strengthen rural economies, and enhance U.S. energy independence, according to the Renewable Fuels Association.
California is now the only state in the US that has not approved the E15 blend and typically has the highest average gasoline prices nationwide. To address the situation, Governor Gavin Newsom earlier this year issued a letter to the California Air and Resources Board (CARB) requesting completion of the study required to adopt E15 in California.
The adoption of a 15 percent ethanol blend in California is projected to create more than 600 million gallons per year of new biofuels demand and save consumers an estimated twenty cents per gallon, or approximately
Senate Bill 2707, the “Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act,” was recently introduced into the U.S. Congress by 14 senators. This bill proposes the permanent sale of year-round E15 throughout the United States, except in states such as California that have their own fuel regulations. The E15 blend is approved for use in more than 95 percent of vehicles on the road today, according to the EPA.
About Aemetis
Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Aemetis is a renewable natural gas and biofuels company focused on the operation, acquisition, development, and commercialization of innovative technologies that support energy independence and security. Founded in 2006, Aemetis operates and is expanding a California biogas digester network and pipeline system to convert dairy waste 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 also supplies about 80 dairies with animal feed. Aemetis owns and operates an 80 million gallon per year biofuels 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 biorefinery and a carbon sequestration project in California. For additional information about Aemetis, please visit www.aemetis.com.
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