Gevo pulls DOE-backed ATJ-60 loan, keeps ATJ-30

Gevo, Inc. has withdrawn its application for a U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantee tied to its ATJ-60 synthetic aviation fuel project in Lake Preston, South Dakota.

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Gevo, Inc. has withdrawn its application for a U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantee tied to its ATJ-60 synthetic aviation fuel project in Lake Preston, South Dakota. The company cites EDF’s business objectives related to enhanced oil recovery, which are not yet commercially viable at scale in the project area, and its own preference for alternative financing and broader product offerings that better match its strategy and execution timeline.

The withdrawal, made on April 15, 2026 before the conditional commitment’s April 2026 expiration, preserves the option to reapply later. Gevo plans to keep advancing its announced ATJ-30 project in Richardton, North Dakota, which it states remains aligned with its overall strategy and execution timetable.

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Gevo shifts away from DOE-backed ATJ-60 financing while keeping ATJ-30 on track.

Gevo is stepping back from a federal loan guarantee for its ATJ-60 synthetic aviation fuel project after discussions with the DOE’s EDF. The cited reason is that EDF’s requirements tied to enhanced oil recovery are not commercially viable at scale in the Lake Preston project area.

Instead, Gevo plans to pursue alternative financing and broadened product offerings that it believes better match its strategy and can accelerate project execution. Importantly, the company emphasizes continued work on its ATJ-30 project in Richardton, North Dakota, which it says remains aligned with its overall strategic and timing goals.

The decision maintains flexibility to resubmit a DOE loan guarantee application in the future. Actual project development pace and funding mix will become clearer in subsequent company updates as ATJ-30 progresses and new financing paths for ATJ-60 are identified.

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Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Key Figures

Withdrawal date: April 15, 2026 Conditional commitment expiry: April 2026 ATJ-60 project location: Lake Preston, South Dakota +1 more

4 metrics

Withdrawal date April 15, 2026 Date Gevo withdrew its DOE loan guarantee application

Conditional commitment expiry April 2026 Month and year the DOE conditional commitment was set to expire

ATJ-60 project location Lake Preston, South Dakota Site of Gevo’s ATJ-60 synthetic aviation fuel project

ATJ-30 project location Richardton, North Dakota Site of Gevo’s ATJ-30 project that remains aligned with strategy

Key Terms

Conditional Commitment, loan guarantee, enhanced oil recovery, synthetic aviation fuel, +1 more

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Conditional Commitment financial

"it had secured a conditional commitment (the “Conditional Commitment”) from the U.S. Department of Energy"

loan guarantee financial

"to guarantee a loan for its ATJ-60 synthetic aviation fuel project"

enhanced oil recovery technical

"business objectives required by the EDF to support enhanced oil recovery (“EOR”)"

Enhanced oil recovery is a set of techniques used to extract additional oil from a reservoir after the easy-to-reach portion has been produced, for example by injecting water, gas or chemicals to push or loosen remaining oil—like rinsing a sponge to get the last drops. It matters to investors because it can significantly increase a field’s output and cash flow, extend the life of assets, and change cost, environmental and regulatory risk profiles for an oil project.

synthetic aviation fuel technical

"its ATJ-60 synthetic aviation fuel project (formerly known as Net-Zero 1)"

Synthetic aviation fuel is a jet fuel made without drilling crude oil, produced by converting other carbon sources (like captured CO2, plant oils or industrial waste) and hydrogen into a liquid that performs like conventional jet fuel. For investors it matters because it addresses airline and regulator pressure to cut emissions, can command price premiums or require big upfront factories and supply contracts, and therefore can affect fuel costs, airline margins and the valuation of energy and infrastructure projects.

Office of Energy Dominance Financing regulatory

"U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (formerly known as the Loan Programs Office)"

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What DOE financing change did Gevo (GEVO) disclose?

Gevo withdrew its application for a U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantee supporting its ATJ-60 synthetic aviation fuel project. The company made this decision after discussions with EDF and before the conditional commitment’s April 2026 expiration, while preserving the option to reapply later.

Why did Gevo (GEVO) withdraw its DOE loan guarantee application?

Gevo cited two main reasons: EDF’s business objectives supporting enhanced oil recovery are not yet commercially viable at scale in the project area, and alternative financing plus broadened product offerings better fit company strategy and can accelerate the ATJ-60 project’s execution timeline.

Which Gevo (GEVO) project was affected by the DOE decision?

The decision affects Gevo’s ATJ-60 synthetic aviation fuel project in Lake Preston, South Dakota. The company withdrew its DOE loan guarantee application for this project but noted it may resubmit an application for a project at a later date if desired.

What is happening with Gevo’s ATJ-30 project in North Dakota?

Gevo states it intends to continue efforts on its announced ATJ-30 project in Richardton, North Dakota. According to the disclosure, this project remains aligned with the company’s overall strategy and planned timeline for execution despite the financing change affecting ATJ-60.

When did Gevo (GEVO) withdraw the DOE loan guarantee request?

Gevo withdrew its DOE loan guarantee application on April 15, 2026. The company acted in advance of the conditional commitment’s April 2026 expiration date, ensuring the withdrawal occurred while the conditional commitment was still in effect.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/15/2026 - 05:15 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 15, 2026

Gevo, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-35073	87-0747704
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		Identification No.)

345 Inverness Drive South, Building C, Suite 310
Englewood, CO 80112

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 858-8358

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading symbol		Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share		GEVO		Nasdaq Capital Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 8.01

Other Events.

Previously, Gevo, Inc. (the “Company” or “Gevo”) announced that it had secured a conditional commitment (the “Conditional Commitment”) from the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (formerly known as the Loan Programs Office) (“EDF”) to guarantee a loan for its ATJ-60 synthetic aviation fuel project (formerly known as Net-Zero 1) in Lake Preston, South Dakota, and that such Conditional Commitment was extended until April 2026. Following a recent conversation with EDF, Gevo decided to withdraw its application for a DOE loan guarantee as (i) the business objectives required by the EDF to support enhanced oil recovery (“EOR”) are not yet commercially viable at scale in the project area, and (ii) opportunities for alternative financing and broadened product offerings are better aligned with company strategy and can accelerate the timeline for project execution. The withdrawal will reserve the opportunity for Gevo to resubmit an application for a project at a later date, if desired. Gevo intends to continue its efforts on its announced ATJ-30 project in Richardton, North Dakota as the project remains in line with overall company strategy and timeline for execution. The withdrawal was made on April 15, 2026, in advance of the expiration date for the Conditional Commitment.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	GEVO, INC.

Dated: April 15, 2026	By:	/s/ E. Cabell Massey
		E. Cabell Massey
		Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretary

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