Loan & DebtMay 21, 2026, 08:02 AM
Aemetis Secures Initial Resolution for $1.1B Tax-Exempt Bonds
AI Summary
Aemetis, Inc. announced that California's Capital Programs & Climate Financing Authority (CPCFA) adopted an Initial Resolution for the potential future issuance of up to $1.1 billion in tax-exempt bonds. This resolution meets federal tax requirements, allowing funds to be used for qualified project costs incurred after the resolution date and certain prior development costs. The financing aims to enhance Aemetis's financial position by funding projects like additional dairy digesters, biogas pipelines, CO2 sequestration, and sustainable aviation fuel production. While a significant step, the resolution does not guarantee final financing.
Key Highlights
- CPCFA adopted Initial Resolution for potential future issuance of up to $1.1 billion in tax-exempt bonds.
- Funds from bonds can be used for qualified project costs incurred after the resolution date and prior development costs.
- Projects covered include over 40 additional dairy digesters and biogas pipeline connections.
- The resolution also covers underground CO2 sequestration and SAF/RD production in Riverbank, California.
- Aemetis currently operates 12 anaerobic digesters and a 36-mile biogas collection pipeline.
- More than 50 dairies are contracted to supply waste to the network of dairy digesters.
- The Initial Resolution does not guarantee final approval of financings until documentation is completed.
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