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Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc.(SEI) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-04-29 18:21
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Solaris generated total revenue of $126 million in Q1 2025, reflecting a 31% increase from the prior quarter [24] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $47 million, representing a 25% increase from the prior quarter [24] - The average contract tenor for Power Solutions increased to approximately 5.5 years, compared to about 4 years last quarter [20] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - Power Solutions contributed 55% of total segment adjusted EBITDA and is expected to contribute more than 80% of consolidated adjusted EBITDA after the on-order fleet is deployed [24] - Solaris Logistics experienced a strong first quarter with system activity up over 25% sequentially, benefiting from seasonal rebound and new customer wins [12] - Approximately 75% of locations were equipped with both legacy sand silo systems and top fill systems, effectively doubling earnings potential at the individual wellsite level [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company secured an additional 330 megawatts of 16.5 megawatt turbines to meet accelerating market demand, bringing the total expected operating fleet to approximately 1,700 megawatts [18][19] - The average megawatts earning revenue is expected to increase by 13% sequentially to 440 megawatts in Q2 2025 and by 18% to approximately 520 megawatts in Q3 2025 [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on generating strong free cash flow from its logistics business and reinvesting that cash into the growing Power Solutions business [5] - Solaris aims to maximize shareholder value through growth while maintaining a strong financial profile [17] - The company is working on diversifying its customer base while securing extended contract tenors with existing customers [80] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the demand for power solutions, citing ongoing discussions for additional oilfield applications and data center projects [33] - The company anticipates a potential slowdown in oil-directed activity in the second half of the year due to commodity price softness [14] - Management highlighted the importance of co-locating generation on-site for customers to diversify energy sources and control primary and backup power [10] Other Important Information - The company is planning to manufacture certain capital items in-house to reduce costs and enhance returns [28] - Solaris is addressing regulatory challenges by collaborating with customers to select the best available control technology for emissions [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the demand outlook for uncontracted assets? - Management indicated strong demand for uncontracted assets, with ongoing discussions for various applications, including oilfield and data center projects [33] Question: What is the expected EBITDA per megawatt? - Management noted that the dollar per megawatt economics are in line with expectations, with some lumpiness due to ramping up the business [35][36] Question: Will clients be able to attain air permits in a reasonable time? - Management confirmed that the customer is following EPA guidelines and expects to obtain the necessary permits [44] Question: What is the margin profile difference between data center power and other industrial applications? - Management stated that while the pricing is similar, larger jobs in data centers provide a bit more operating leverage, resulting in slightly higher margins [83] Question: How is the company addressing supply chain challenges? - Management acknowledged the tight supply chain but emphasized their ability to secure additional capacity through strong relationships with OEMs [51] Question: What are the end markets for industrial opportunities? - Management highlighted various industrial applications, including metals manufacturing and high-load compressors, as key areas for future growth [101]
Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc.(SEI) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-04-29 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Solaris generated total revenue of $126 million in Q1 2025, reflecting a 31% increase from the prior quarter [25] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $47 million, representing a 25% increase from the prior quarter [25] - The average contract tenor for Power Solutions increased to approximately 5.5 years, compared to about 4 years last quarter and approximately 6 months when the MER transaction was closed [21][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Power Solutions contributed 55% of total segment adjusted EBITDA and is expected to contribute more than 80% of consolidated adjusted EBITDA after the on-order fleet is deployed [25] - Solaris Power Solutions generated revenue from approximately 390 megawatts of capacity during the first quarter [25] - Logistics Solutions saw system activity up over 25% sequentially, benefiting from seasonal rebound and new customer wins [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects average megawatts earning revenue to increase by 13% sequentially to 440 megawatts in Q2 2025 and by 18% to approximately 520 megawatts in Q3 2025 [25] - Approximately 70% of the new pro forma delivered total fleet of 1,700 megawatts is contracted, with around 500 megawatts of open capacity available for bidding [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Solaris is focused on generating strong free cash flow from its logistics business and reinvesting that cash into its growing Power Solutions business [6] - The company aims to maximize shareholder value through growth while maintaining a strong financial profile [18] - Solaris is working on diversifying its customer base while securing extended contract tenors [80] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the demand for power solutions, citing ongoing discussions for additional oilfield applications and data center projects [33] - The company anticipates a slowdown in oil-directed activity if commodity prices remain low, which could impact the logistics segment [26][70] - Management highlighted the importance of regulatory challenges for data centers, which support the Power as a Service model [13] Other Important Information - Solaris has secured a senior secured term loan facility of up to $550 million to support approximately 80% of the forecasted CapEx requirements of the joint venture [21] - The company is planning to manufacture certain capital items in-house to reduce costs and enhance returns [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the demand outlook for uncontracted assets? - Management indicated strong demand for uncontracted assets, with ongoing discussions for various applications [33] Question: What is the expected EBITDA per megawatt? - Management noted that the dollar per megawatt economics are in line with expectations, with some lumpiness due to ramping up costs [35][36] Question: Will clients be able to attain air permits in a reasonable time? - Management confirmed that the customer is following EPA guidelines and expects to obtain the necessary permits [43] Question: What is the ideal mix of contracted versus spot assets? - Management stated that most of the fleet will be used for medium to long-term contracts, with a small percentage available for emergency situations [56] Question: How are industrial opportunities evolving? - Management highlighted various industrial applications needing large power loads, including metals manufacturing and LNG export facilities [99]