CUPERTINO, Calif., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMTX), a diversified global renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced the Company's subsidiary in India, Universal Biofuels, today began shipments to fulfill multiple orders for more than 33,000 kiloliters of biodiesel from the government-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) for an aggregate of $31 million for delivery during May, June, and July.  Additional OMC orders are expected throughout the year to continue shipmen ...

Aemetis India Plant Visited by U.S. Consul General Listen:CUPERTINO, Calif., April 23, 2025 – PRISM MediaWire – Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified global renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced the Company’s subsidiary in India, Universal Biofuels, has been working with the U.S. government to support the success of American interests in India. Aemetis owns and operates an 80 million gallon per year biodiesel production facility in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. The U.S. Consul General, Je ...

Aemetis Biogas Monthly RNG Production Increased by 55% in March Sales of LCFS credits and D3 RINs completed at the end of Q1CUPERTINO, Calif., April 08, 2025 – PRISM MediaWire – 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 war ...

Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on Aemetis, Inc. (AMTX) Q4 2024March 28, 2025 11:00 AM EDT | Source: Reportable, Inc. Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - March 28, 2025) - Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX): Stonegate Capital Partners updates coverage on Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), highlighting strong growth across its renewable energy segments. Full year revenues increased 43% to $268.0M, up from $187.0M in FY23. This resulted in a net loss of $87.5M, which was largely impacted by intere ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $268 million, up from $187 million in 2023, with all three segments reporting increases [7] - Cost of goods sold increased from $184.7 million in 2023 to $268.2 million in 2024, aligning with revenue changes [8] - Net loss was $87.5 million for 2024, compared to a net loss of $46.4 million in 2023 [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - California ethanol revenue increased by $57.7 million, India biodiesel revenue increased by $15.7 million, and California renewable natural gas revenue increased by $7.6 million [8] - The dairy renewable natural gas segment accounted for $5.4 million of gross profit, primarily from the sale of environmental attributes [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The price of California LCFS credits increased from $44 to $75 by February 2025, but a recent delay in implementation caused a 30% decrease in prices [15][16] - The expected increase in LCFS credit prices could reach $200 per ton, significantly benefiting Aemetis' biogas and ethanol businesses [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Aemetis aims to benefit from supportive public policies for domestic energy producers, focusing on biogas, ethanol, and biodiesel growth [12] - The company is preparing for an IPO of its India biodiesel business, expected in late 2025 or early 2026, contingent on new OMC orders [29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the REAP program and expects approvals for new funding soon [45][46] - The company anticipates that the approval of E15 blends will significantly expand the U.S. ethanol market by up to 50% [22][24] Other Important Information - Capital expenditures for carbon intensity reduction projects were $20.3 million in 2024, with ongoing projects aimed at increasing production capacity [10] - Aemetis has received conditional commitments for $75 million in USDA guaranteed loans for biogas digester construction [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Confidence levels around refinancing given government spending reductions - Management has high confidence in the REAP program and expects approvals soon [45][46] Question: Insight into the OAL's request for revisions and expected delays - The complexity of the LCFS legislation led to the OAL's request for clarifications, causing a potential 120-day delay [57][58] Question: Status of India biodiesel production and OMC tender process - A new tender is expected to be issued soon, with significant inventory available for initial shipments [64][65] Question: Expected spending plans for 2025 amid regulatory turbulence - Aemetis plans a $75 million capital budget supported by USDA loans and grants, with an acceleration in biogas investments [78][79] Question: Impact of E15 approvals on ethanol margins - E15 adoption is expected to be gradual, with significant margin improvements anticipated by 2027 [84][90] Question: Timing of CARB policy implementation - Management estimates a 2-3 month timeline for CARB policy implementation, with no definitive endpoint [92] Question: Drivers of negative EBITDA results in Q4 - Oversupply and high corn prices were significant factors, but operational adjustments are expected to improve Q1 performance [98][100] Question: Expectations on D3 RVO going forward - The EPA's recent actions suggest a lower D3 RIN mandate for 2024, impacting future investment growth [106][112]

Revenue Growth - Annual revenues for 2024 increased by 43% to $268 million, up $81 million from 2023, driven by growth in all business segments[2] - India biodiesel annual revenues rose by 20% to $93 million, while California ethanol annual revenues surged by 55% to $162 million[3] - Aemetis Biogas reported a remarkable 139% increase in annual revenues and an 80% increase in production capacity[3] Financial Performance - Operating loss for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $13.5 million, compared to a loss of $9.0 million in Q4 2023[11] - Net loss for the twelve months ending December 31, 2024, was $87.5 million, compared to a net loss of $46.4 million in 2023[20] - Revenues for Q4 2024 were $47,004 million, a decrease of 33.7% compared to $70,764 million in Q4 2023[28] - Gross profit for Q4 2024 was a loss of $2,040 million, compared to a profit of $864 million in Q4 2023[28] - Net loss for the year 2024 was $87,537 million, significantly higher than the net loss of $46,420 million in 2023[28] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was a loss of $9,612 million, compared to a loss of $5,704 million in Q4 2023[32] Cash and Assets - Cash at the end of Q4 2024 was $898 thousand, down from $2.7 million at the end of Q4 2023[21] - Total current assets increased to $44,696 million in 2024 from $36,400 million in 2023[30] - Total liabilities rose to $523,230 million in 2024, up from $460,383 million in 2023[30] Production and Sales - Ethanol gallons sold in Q4 2024 were 15.7 million, up from 15.0 million in Q4 2023, with an average sales price of $1.93 per gallon[34] - Average delivered cost of corn per bushel decreased to $6.08 in Q4 2024 from $6.70 in Q4 2023[34] - RINs sold in 2024 totaled 3,029.9 thousand, compared to 1,400.7 thousand in 2023, with an average price of $3.00 per RIN[34] - Biodiesel metric tons sold in 2024 were 74.2 thousand, an increase from 60.5 thousand in 2023, with an average sales price of $1,168 per metric ton[34] Investments and Expansion - The company completed a $12 million solar microgrid installation, reducing energy costs and carbon intensity in ethanol production[4] - The company received a $10.5 million allocation in IRA Section 48C Tax Credits for a Mechanical Vapor Recompression system installation[8] - Aemetis is expanding its biodiesel production capacity in India from 60 million gallons per year to 80 million gallons per year[8] - The company began generating valuable 45Z tax credits in January 2025, with E15 ethanol blends approved by the EPA for eight states[6]

Group 1 - Aemetis aims to replace fossil fuels with environmentally friendly ethanol fuel but has faced significant challenges in achieving this goal [1] - The company has struggled for years, impacting shareholder confidence and performance [1]

Core Insights - Aemetis, Inc. is set to increase its renewable natural gas (RNG) production by 80% to 550,000 MMBtu per year, starting January 1, 2025, benefiting from Production Tax Credits (PTCs) under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) [1][4]. Production and Tax Credits - The company has received IRS approval for Excise Tax Registration for Section 45Z PTCs, which incentivizes the production of low carbon intensity fuels [1][2]. - The 45Z PTC offers a tax credit of $1.00 per gallon for every 50 carbon intensity points reduction below a threshold of positive 50, with Aemetis expected to generate a tax credit of $8.50 per gallon equivalent for its dairy RNG with a negative carbon intensity of 380 [3][4]. Operational Expansion - Aemetis Biogas is expanding its operations with a total of twelve digesters processing waste from sixteen dairies, aiming for a production capacity of 550,000 MMBtu per year by 2025, up from the current 300,000 MMBtu [4]. - The dairies in the Aemetis Biogas Central Dairy Project are projected to produce over 1.6 million MMBtu per year, generating annual revenues of $250 million [6]. Financial Background - The company has previously sold $63 million in investment tax credits under the IRA, resulting in $55 million in cash proceeds after costs [5]. - The expansion of the dairy digesters is supported by $50 million in USDA guaranteed loans, with an additional $75 million currently in process [5].

Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on Aemetis, Inc. (AMTX) Q3 2024December 11, 2024 6:20 PM EST | Source: Reportable, Inc. Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - December 11, 2024) - Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX): Stonegate Capital Partners updates coverage on Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX). Aemetis outlined a 5-year plan to reach $2.0B in revenue and $644M in adjusted EBITDA by 2028 vs F23 revenue and adjusted EBITDA of $186.7M and $(22.4)M. respectively. While this is a long-term plan, AMTX ...

Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMTX) Q3 2024 Earnings Call November 12, 2024 2:00 PM ET Company Participants Todd Waltz - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Eric McAfee - Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Andy Foster - President, North America Conference Call Participants Manav Gupta - UBS Henry Stephen - Truist Amit Dayal - H.C. Wainwright Matthew Blair - TPH Dave Storms - Stonegate Ed Woo - Ascendiant Capital Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Aemetis Third Qu ...