Aemetis and Praj Industries Collaborate on Major Energy Efficiency Upgrades at California Ethanol Plant
Aemetis Inc. is enhancing its California ethanol plant with a $30 million energy efficiency project, involving Praj Industries and NPL Construction. The initiative aims to substantially reduce natural gas usage and improve financial performance, while advancing Aemetis' decarbonization goals through innovative technologies and aligning with clean energy frameworks.
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Aemetis Inc. is set to initiate a $30 million energy overhaul at its ethanol plant in Keyes, California, incorporating a state-of-the-art Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) system supplied by Praj Industries.
The project, executed by NPL Construction Co., promises to reduce the plant's natural gas consumption by 80%, while boosting annual cash flow by an estimated $32 million from energy savings.
This initiative fortifies Aemetis' strategy for decarbonization, supported by grants and tax credits, while contributing significantly towards California's clean energy targets.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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