Aemetis Announces $30 Million Energy Efficiency Upgrade at California Ethanol Plant to Lower Carbon Intensity
Aemetis Inc. has announced a $30 million energy efficiency upgrade at its ethanol plant in Keyes, California, integrating a Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) system. This project aims to reduce carbon intensity and enhance operational efficiency, supported by approximately $19.7 million in grants and tax credits from various sources, including the California Energy Commission. The upgrade utilizes regulatory programs like the Low Carbon Fuel Standard and Section 45Z production tax credits.
Aemetis Inc. announced an energy efficiency upgrade at its 65 million gallon per year ethanol plant in Keyes, California, with the integration of a Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) system. The $30 million project involves equipment supplied by Praj Industries and project execution by NPL Construction Co., a subsidiary of Centuri Holdings. The upgrade is intended to reduce the carbon intensity of ethanol production and improve operational efficiency. According to the company, the project leverages regulatory programs such as the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and Section 45Z production tax credits. The initiative has received approximately $19.7 million in grants and tax credits from the California Energy Commission, Pacific Gas & Electric, and federal Section 48C tax credits. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Aemetis Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 07, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here
