Aemetis Secures Approval for MVR Project Expected to Boost Cash Flow by $32 Million Annually
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 02 2025
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- Project Approval: Aemetis has received construction permits for the mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) project at its 65 million gallon ethanol plant in Keyes, California, marking a significant advancement in energy efficiency for the company.
- Cash Flow Increase: The project is expected to generate an additional $32 million in annual cash flow from operations after its completion in mid-2026, primarily through energy cost reductions and increased income from Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits.
- Carbon Intensity Reduction: The MVR system is projected to reduce natural gas usage at the Keyes plant by approximately 80% and achieve a double-digit reduction in the carbon intensity of the fuel ethanol, thereby increasing the number of LCFS credits generated and enhancing the company's competitive position in the market.
- Strategic Investment: The project has secured approximately $19.7 million in grants and tax credits from the California Energy Commission, Pacific Gas and Electric, and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, reflecting Aemetis' long-term commitment to renewable fuels and contributing to the creation of high-paying jobs in rural areas.
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About AMTX
Aemetis, Inc. is a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company. The Company focused on the operation, acquisition, development and commercialization of technologies that lower fuel costs and reduce emissions. The Company’s segments include California Ethanol, California Dairy Renewable Natural Gas, and India Biodiesel. The California Ethanol segment consists of an approximately 65 million gallons per year ethanol plant in Keyes, California. The California Dairy Renewable Natural Gas segment is engaged in the production and sale of renewable natural gas and associated environmental attributes, consisting of anaerobic digesters located at diaries, a 36-mile biogas collection pipeline, and a biogas upgrading hub and pipeline interconnect that produces Renewable Natural Gas from the biogas. The India Biodiesel segment includes a biodiesel production plant in Kakinada, India with a production capacity of over 80 million gallons per year and administrative offices in Hyderabad, India.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Tax Credit Sale: Aemetis' subsidiary Aemetis Biogas LLC successfully sold $17 million in federal clean energy tax credits, including $12 million from an Investment Tax Credit and $5 million from a Production Tax Credit, which is expected to generate approximately $15 million in net cash flow, significantly enhancing the company's financial flexibility.
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