Aemetis Stock Price, News & Analysis

Aemetis, a renewable fuels company, reported Q1 2021 revenues of $42.8 million, an 8% increase from $39.5 million in Q1 2020, driven by rising ethanol demand and prices. Ethanol prices rose from $1.40 to over $2.90 per gallon amidst economic recovery and stricter EPA regulations. Despite these gains, the company faced a net loss of $18.1 million compared to $12.1 million in Q1 2020, attributed to increased operating and administrative expenses, alongside weaker crush margins. Cash reserves improved to $15.8 million due to stock sales.

Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX) will host a conference call on May 12, 2021, at 11 AM PST to discuss its first quarter 2021 earnings report. Participants can join via toll-free dial-in numbers or by accessing the live webcast. Questions can be submitted during the Q&A session. A recording of the call will be available until May 19, 2021. Aemetis focuses on renewable natural gas and fuels, operating facilities in California and India, and has a range of innovative technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Aemetis (NASDAQ: AMTX) has received nineteen Authority To Construct permits from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for its 'Carbon Zero' renewable fuels project in Riverbank, California. CEO Eric McAfee emphasized this as a significant milestone, allowing the company to begin equipment fabrication and ramp up construction, which is expected to create over $200 million in investments and jobs in the region. The biorefinery is projected to be operational by 2023, with plans to double production capacity by 2025, supported by $17 million in grant funding.

Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX) has chosen Axens Vegan® Renewable Hydroprocessing technology for its Carbon Zero 1 production plant in Riverbank, California. This facility aims to produce a sustainable mix of aviation fuel and diesel from non-edible oils and renewable hydrogen. With a planned capacity of 45 million gallons per year, the project has already received $17 million in grants from California agencies. Aemetis is in the process of securing offtake agreements following a $2 billion bid for the produced fuels.

Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMTX) presented its five-year growth plan at the BofA Securities RNG Conference, targeting $1.07 billion in revenues and $325 million in adjusted EBITDA by 2025. This plan forecasts a 35% CAGR in revenues and a remarkable 109% CAGR in EBITDA from 2021 to 2025. Key growth drivers include California's dairy Renewable Natural Gas and Carbon Zero renewable jet/diesel plants. Aemetis aims to leverage carbon capture technology to reduce carbon intensity across its products significantly, with $57 million in grant funding already secured for related projects.

Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX) announced that CEO Eric McAfee will present and engage in meetings at the Credit Suisse Renewables & Utilities Conference on May 13-14, 2021. The presentation will cover key initiatives in carbon sequestration and renewable fuels, including negative carbon intensity renewable natural gas and jet fuel projects aimed at maximizing California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard and federal Renewable Fuel Standard benefits. Aemetis is recognized for its sustainable practices, supported by $57 million in funding from various agencies for its innovative projects.

Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX) has established Aemetis Carbon Capture, Inc. to enhance carbon sequestration efforts in California's Central Valley. This initiative aims to reduce the carbon intensity of dairy biogas, currently certified at -426 CI, from 52 dairies producing 1.4 million MMBtu of Renewable Natural Gas. The project is expected to sequester 50,000 metric tonnes of CO₂ annually, with potential revenues estimated at $200 per metric tonne under California's LCFS and an IRS 45Q tax credit of $50 per tonne. Aemetis plans to invest over $300 million into these projects in the next five years.

Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX) received certification from the California Air Resources Board for a new Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Tier 2 fuel pathway. This pathway enables the use of renewable dairy biogas, reducing the carbon intensity (CI) of their ethanol from 67.3 to 65.6. The dairy biogas has a CI score of negative 426. Aemetis plans to expand its dairy digester project, adding over 30 digesters and extending its pipeline. The approval is a significant step towards decarbonizing its ethanol production facility, expected to commence construction of additional digesters and pipelines in Q2 2021.

Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX) achieved a key environmental permitting milestone as the Stanislaus County Board approved the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for a 32-mile pipeline extension. This construction is part of the Aemetis Central Dairy Digester Project, aimed at utilizing biogas from local dairies. The project is expected to generate revenue through Low Carbon Fuel Standard and Renewable Fuel Standard credits. Construction starts in Q2 2021, targeting completion of 17 digesters and 36 miles of pipeline by Q2 2022, addressing approximately 25% of methane emissions from dairy waste lagoons in California.