Gevo(GEVO) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company generated $29 million in revenue with only two months of operations at Chivo, North Dakota [7] - The combined operating revenue and other net income for the first quarter was $30.9 million, with cash and cash equivalents totaling $135 million [23] - The company reported a consolidated loss from operations of $20.1 million and a non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss of $15.4 million for the last quarter [25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The RNG subsidiary generated $5.7 million in revenue during the quarter, reflecting a $1.7 million increase compared to the previous year, driven by improved carbon score [23][24] - At Gevo North Dakota, income from operations was $500,000 with an adjusted EBITDA of $1.8 million for February and March [24] - Gevo RNG reported an income from operations of $1.1 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $2.7 million last quarter [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company captured and sequestered 29,000 metric tons of CO2 at the North Dakota site, achieving a carbon intensity score of 21 [28] - The company expects to monetize the 45Z tax credits, which should enhance EBITDA growth [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to leverage its North Dakota site for growth, including the development of an alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) plant [13][14] - The strategy includes a modular approach to building ATJ capacity, which reduces risks and costs [14][26] - The company is actively pursuing opportunities to develop and deploy ATJ plant designs globally, focusing on partnerships rather than full ownership [33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving EBITDA positivity this year, driven by the monetization of 45Z credits and improved RNG value [9][25] - The management highlighted strong support for the 45Z tax credits from Congress, which is expected to benefit the company significantly [57][62] - The company believes that domestic energy production can coexist with economic growth and carbon reduction [35] Other Important Information - The company has received approval from the IRS to apply for the 45Z tax credit, which is expected to be monetized soon [9][10] - The North Dakota site has the potential for further expansion, including additional ATJ plants [13][105] Q&A Session Summary Question: How should we think about the cash cadence for the year? - Management indicated that they will not spend $40 million on ATJ-sixty this year and are planning to refinance the RNG plant to free up cash [41][42] Question: Is there an established market for carbon abatement products? - Management confirmed that there is a growing market for durable carbon dioxide removals and they are expanding their presence in this area [50][51] Question: Are you potentially going to start monetizing 45Z right away in Q2? - Management expects to monetize the 45Z credits sooner rather than later and aims for overall EBITDA positivity this year [54][55] Question: Could you speak to the amount you expect to receive for ethanol and dairy RNG molecules? - Management explained that the value is proportional to the carbon intensity scores, with expectations for healthy returns based on their current CI scores [70][72] Question: Can you speak to the amount of value you're receiving for scope one and scope three emission credits? - Management indicated that these values are well north of the types of carbon value seen in LCFS markets, potentially exceeding hundreds of dollars per ton [89][90]