GlobeNewswire·Sep 2, 2026, 8:00 AM ET

Aemetis Praises Unanimous Legislative Passage of California E15 Implementation Legislation

Aemetis Inc. praised the unanimous passage of California Senate Bill 795, which enables fuel retailers to use existing vapor recovery equipment for E15 dispensing based on manufacturer certifications.
A UC Berkeley study estimates that utilizing a 15% ethanol blend would reduce costs for California consumers by $2.7 billion annually.
E15 received approval for year-round use in California via Assembly Bill 30 in October 2025, but implementation was previously delayed by equipment certification requirements now resolved by SB 795.
Widespread E15 adoption in California is projected to add over 600 million gallons in annual ethanol demand, exceeding the 65 million gallon per year capacity of Aemetis' Keyes plant by 10 times.
Aemetis' Keyes facility also produces over two million pounds of distillers grain daily to feed approximately 100,000 dairy cows across 80 dairies in the Central Valley.
The Keyes plant serves as California's largest producer of renewable CO2, which is captured for use in beverages & food processing.
Aemetis Chairman & CEO Eric McAfee stated the regulatory fix supports lower fuel costs, consumer choice, & reduced pollution from on-road transportation.
Senate Bill 795 currently awaits Governor Newsom's signature to become law.