OPAL Fuels Completes $23 Million Tax Credit Sale
OPAL Fuels completed the sale of $23 million in Inflation Reduction Act, IRA, investment tax credits generated by the Atlantic Renewable Natural Gas Facility, located in Egg Harbor Township in New Jersey. OPAL Fuels' share of the ITCs sold was $11.5 million. "The completion of our fifth tax credit sale reflects continued momentum for OPAL Fuels and underscores the expanding opportunity in the renewable natural gas market," said Jonathan Maurer, Co-Chief Executive Officer of OPAL Fuels. "RNG remains an important tool for lowering emissions, enhancing U.S. energy dominance, and provides tangible benefits to local communities." The project, which came online in 2025 and has a design capacity of 624,990 mmBtus of RNG per year, represents the first collaboration between OPAL Fuels and SJI as part of a previously announced joint venture to develop and operate RNG facilities.
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- Agreement Overview: OPAL Fuels announced a master agreement to monetize $100 million of Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits over the coming years, with the first closing expected this quarter, thereby providing stable cash flow to support future renewable natural gas projects.
- Strategic Significance: This agreement not only optimizes OPAL Fuels' vertically integrated platform but also enables the company to replace diesel with renewable and compressed natural gas, significantly reducing operational costs and enhancing pricing stability, thereby strengthening its competitive position in the heavy-duty transportation market.
- Policy Support: The Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit has received bipartisan support, which has bolstered industry confidence and policy stability, encouraging sustained investment in the renewable fuels sector and further promoting the production of low-carbon transportation fuels.
- Future Outlook: OPAL Fuels' Co-CEO Adam Comora stated that this agreement will enhance the company's value creation capabilities as new facilities come online and provide liquidity for future growth investments, facilitating broader fleet adoption of renewable and compressed natural gas, which is crucial for improving economics in heavy-duty transportation.
- Industry Leadership: OPAL Fuels' Co-CEO Adam Comora will headline the ACT Expo in Las Vegas, expected to attract numerous industry participants and showcase the company's leadership in the clean fuel sector.
- Innovation Showcase: Comora's presentation will focus on 'From Fuel to Fleet: A Vertically Integrated Approach to Renewable Fuels that Drives Fleet Economics, Cost Savings, and Sustainability,' highlighting OPAL Fuels' integrated platform in renewable fuel production and infrastructure development.
- Market Opportunities: Comora noted that the adoption of clean fuels is providing measurable sustainable savings for fleets amid diesel price volatility, indicating the company's strategic advantage in addressing market challenges.
- Expo Impact: The 2026 ACT Expo will gather fleets, OEMs, shippers, and technology leaders from the clean transportation sector, with Comora's participation further driving industry focus and investment in clean fuel solutions.
- Adjusted EBITDA Performance: OPAL Fuels achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $90.2 million for 2025, remaining flat year-over-year yet aligning with company guidance, indicating stable profitability and market adaptability.
- RNG Production Growth: The company reported RNG production of 4.9 million MMBtu in 2025, a 28% increase year-over-year, reflecting significant operational progress and enhancing its competitive position in the renewable energy sector.
- Enhanced Liquidity: OPAL successfully completed a $180 million Series A Preferred Facility, improving liquidity and capital structure, which provides stronger financial support for future project developments and is expected to drive business expansion.
- Optimistic Market Outlook: Despite a 22% decline in RIN prices impacting financial results, OPAL remains optimistic about macro conditions and the adoption of CNG and RNG in heavy-duty trucking for 2026, which is anticipated to lay the groundwork for future growth.
- Performance Overview: OPAL Fuels reported Q4 2025 revenue of $99.8 million and adjusted EBITDA of $34.2 million, significantly up from $80 million and $22.6 million year-over-year, primarily driven by increased production and recognition of 45Z tax credits, demonstrating the company's ability to achieve profitability growth amid adversity.
- Production Growth: RNG production reached 4.9 million MMBtu in 2025, marking a 28% year-over-year increase, with Q4 production exceeding 1.3 million MMBtu, indicating significant improvements in production efficiency following the commissioning of new facilities, laying a solid foundation for future market demand.
- Capital Investment: The company completed a $180 million preferred stock facility, successfully repaying a $100 million existing preferred investment, enhancing liquidity, and is expected to target infrastructure investments across the RNG value chain, further driving business expansion and market competitiveness.
- Outlook: Management provided 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $95 million to $110 million, representing approximately 14% growth, while RNG production is expected between 5.4 million and 5.8 million MMBtu, reflecting a positive outlook for future market conditions despite facing challenges from winter weather.
- Strong Financial Performance: OPAL Fuels reported a revenue of $349 million for FY 2025, a 16% increase year-over-year, with Q4 Adjusted EBITDA reaching $34.2 million, demonstrating resilience amidst regulatory challenges and boosting market confidence.
- Production Capacity Growth: The company achieved a production volume of 4.9 million MMBtu in 2025, a 28% increase from 2024, driven by enhanced operational efficiencies in the second half of the year, solidifying its leadership in the renewable natural gas market.
- Improved Liquidity: OPAL Fuels secured a new $180 million preferred stock facility, enhancing liquidity to support strategic investments across the RNG value chain, which is expected to drive future growth.
- Optimistic Future Outlook: The company projects 2026 Adjusted EBITDA between $95 million and $110 million, reflecting confidence in market demand, particularly with the anticipated increase in CNG/RNG fleet adoption, indicating strong sustainable growth potential.









