Aemetis India Plant Visited by U.S. Consul General

Core Insights - Aemetis, Inc. is actively collaborating with the U.S. government to enhance its operations in India, particularly through its subsidiary Universal Biofuels, which operates an 80 million gallon per year biodiesel production facility in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh [2][3][4] Company Overview - Aemetis is a diversified global renewable natural gas and biofuels company, headquartered in Cupertino, California, focusing on innovative technologies for energy independence and security [7][8] - Universal Biofuels has been operational for over 17 years and is one of the largest biodiesel producers in India, recently increasing its production capacity from 60 million gallons to 80 million gallons [5][6] Industry Context - India aims to increase the biodiesel blend from 1% to 5% as part of its National Policy on Biofuels, which aligns with Aemetis' expansion plans [3][4] - The Indian government is committed to enhancing biofuels production to improve air quality and market agricultural products, addressing significant public health issues caused by diesel engine emissions [4][3] Financial and Operational Highlights - Universal Biofuels completed $112 million in biodiesel and glycerin shipments in the twelve months ending September 2024, with ongoing contracts with government-owned oil marketing companies [6] - The company is preparing for an IPO in India, targeting completion in late 2025 or early 2026, contingent on favorable market conditions [5]