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$GCEH News: Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc., and Bayer Announce Strategic Collaboration to Promote Camelina Cultivation in Argentina as Part of Bayer's PRO Carbono Program
Press Release | 05/02/2024
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc., and Bayer announced today a strategic collaboration to promote camelina cultivation as part of Argentina Bayer's PRO Carbono Program, in line with the companies' efforts to drive decarbonization in the supply chain and, ultimately, more efficient and sustainable agricultural production.
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Camelina is used as an ultra-low carbon feedstock for advanced biofuels production. It is an “intermediate crop” planted between main crops in Argentina during winter, helping to preserve soil health, especially between summer crops of soy and corn. It is already promoted in Argentina by LDC and Global Clean Energy, as part of their strategic collaboration since 2023.
The collaboration announced today is aligned with LDC's global sustainability strategy, a key focus of which is to contribute to global climate goals by driving decarbonization in its operations and supply chains, including through efforts to drive adoption of regenerative agriculture practices in key supply sheds.
“This collaboration is an important step toward more sustainable agricultural production in Argentina and is in line with LDC’s collaborative approach to sustainable business, taking into account the needs and challenges of all value chain participants - particularly producers, on whom the global food and agricultural system depends and whose actions have such an important role in mitigating climate change,” said Juan José Blanchard, LDC’s Group COO and Head of Latin America.
Global Clean Energy is the world’s leading camelina producer, with over 18 years of camelina breeding history and more than 65,000 acres contracted in the US, South America, and Europe in 2023. Global Clean Energy is dedicated to developing and offering the most adaptable and high-yielding camelina varieties for producers, with an exclusive collection of 20 camelina varieties, including those suited for both spring and winter planting. The company is currently developing new traits (including herbicide tolerance) to introduce camelina cultivation across a wide range of geographies and crop rotations.
Global Clean Energy has partnered with LDC to advance camelina production in South America through superior genetics delivery, camelina seed production, crop promotion, and technical support to producers through its Camelina Company brand.
"We are excited to expand our work in Argentina with LDC by joining forces with Bayer's PRO Carbono program," said Noah Verleun, President and CEO of Global Clean Energy. "This strategic collaboration brings us one step closer to making camelina a key contributor to regenerative agriculture, while scaling sustainable feedstock production for advanced biofuels globally."
Bayer promotes regenerative agriculture by combining sustainable solutions and digital tools to produce more with fewer resources while restoring nature, seeking not only to improve harvests but also to deliver positive results for the environment. As such, and in collaboration with other industry players, Bayer’s PRO Carbono program helps producers to implement sustainable agronomic practices that increase productivity, reduce emissions and capture more carbon from the soil, in particular direct sowing, increased crop rotation, and cover crop incorporation to keep soils covered for most of the year.
“At Bayer, we are committed to generating transformative change to achieve a carbon neutral future for agriculture. This collaboration marks a significant milestone on the path toward more sustainable agriculture that is resilient to climate change, especially in the current global context that demands food and other products, such as fuel, with a low carbon footprint,” said Juan Farinati, President and CEO of Bayer Cono Sur and Head of the Crop Science Cono Sur Division. "Leading the change towards a more responsible agricultural model that restores soils is possible. In this case, by incorporating camelina as a winter cash cover crop alternative, in line with the goals of the PRO Carbono program," he concluded.
About Louis Dreyfus Company
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, founded in 1851. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time - safely, reliably and responsibly. Our activities span the entire value chain, from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms): Carbon Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Food & Feed Solutions, Freight, Global Markets, Grains & Oilseeds, Juice, Rice and Sugar. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries across six geographical regions, and employs approximately 18,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X and WeChat (ID: we_are_ldc).
About Global Clean Energy Holdings
Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH) is a vertically integrated renewable fuels company specializing in the development and cultivation of camelina, a nonfood, regenerative, intermediate oilseed crop, which is used for the production of advanced biofuels and biomaterials. With a vision that begins in the laboratory, moves through the farm gate, and finishes with renewable fuels, GCEH’s farm-to-fuels value chain integration provides unrivaled access to reliable, ultra-low carbon feedstocks and is unparalleled in the sustainable fuels industry. To learn more, visit www.GCEholdings.com. For information about growing camelina in South America visit http://www.CamelinaCompany.ar.
About Bayer
Bayer is a global company with core competencies in the life sciences fields of healthcare and nutrition. Its products and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to address the key challenges posed by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to driving sustainable development and making a positive impact through its business activities. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand is synonymous with trust, reliability, and quality worldwide. In fiscal year 2022, the Group employed around 101,000 people and had sales of 50.7 billion euros. Research and development expenses before special items amounted to 6.2 billion euros. For more information, visit www.bayer.com.
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9月前
$GCEH News: Global Clean Energy Chief Executive Officer and Founder Richard Palmer Announces Retirement
Press Release | 02/29/2024
Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH), renewable fuels innovator and the world’s leading camelina supplier, today announced that founder Richard Palmer has notified the Board of Directors that he will retire as Chief Executive Officer. Palmer will remain a member of Global Clean Energy’s Board following his retirement. The Board of Directors has appointed current President Noah Verleun as Interim CEO.
As founder of Global Clean Energy and its leader for 17 years, Palmer is the visionary behind the Company’s vertically integrated farm-to-fuel strategy. Under Palmer’s leadership, Global Clean Energy has grown to more than 150 employees operating on three continents.
“I am extremely proud of the talented and hard working team we have assembled through the years and am grateful for the opportunity to have advanced the promise of Global Clean Energy from concept to reality. Now, as the Company pivots from construction to operations in the coming months at our Bakersfield facility, it is a fitting time to transition to the next generation of leadership,” Palmer said. “I have worked closely with Noah since the early days of Global Clean Energy’s journey and know that his exceptional leadership and business experience will guide the Company successfully into its next chapter.”
Noah Verleun brings extensive knowledge of the renewable energy industry with nearly 15 years of experience driving Global Clean Energy’s strategy, including managing and advancing key commercial relationships. He has served as Global Clean Energy’s President since April 2022 and, prior to that, held multiple key roles across the organization.
“I’m excited to continue working alongside our strong leadership team,” Verleun said. “We remain laser-focused on completing the Bakersfield Renewable Fuels facility, which we expect to begin production in the second quarter of 2024.”
David Walker, Global Clean Energy’s Chairman of the Board, added: “We are confident Noah is the right leader for Global Clean Energy as the Company heads into its next phase. The Board also thanks Richard for his many contributions. His strong entrepreneurial spirit and vision for renewable energy have put Global Clean Energy on the successful path it is on today, and we are delighted he will continue to make meaningful contributions to our future growth as a member of the Board of Directors.”
About Global Clean Energy
Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH) is a vertically integrated renewable fuels company specializing in the development and cultivation of camelina, a nonfood, regenerative, intermediate oilseed crop, which is used for the production of advanced biofuels and biomaterials. With a vision that begins in the laboratory, moves through the farm gate, and finishes with renewable fuels, GCEH’s farm-to-fuels value chain integration provides unrivaled access to reliable, ultra-low carbon feedstocks and is unparalleled in the sustainable fuels industry. To learn more, visit gceholdings.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking information. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements,” including any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, the likelihood of improving camelina yields or achieving any profitability therefrom, strategic value creation, risk profile and investment strategies, any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance, the ability to complete our Bakersfield Renewable Fuels facility and commence commercial operations therefrom, and the expected financial and operational results of Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” or “continue,” or the negative thereof, or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are made based on expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting us and are subject to uncertainties, risks, and factors relating to our operations and business environments, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Please refer to the risk factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which can be found at the SEC’s website www.sec.gov. The discussion of these risks is specifically incorporated by reference into this press release. Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statements.
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1年前
$GCEH News: Global Clean Energy Announces Advancements in Herbicide Resistant Camelina Varieties
November 15, 2023
Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH) today announced key advancements to accelerate adoption of Camelina sativa (camelina) in areas with higher use of two key herbicide groups, Group 2 and Group 14. This development will allow the Company's patented camelina varieties to be planted in fields treated with residual herbicides, previously off-limits to planting of camelina.
A new Global Clean Energy camelina variety has confirmed resistance to imazamox and imazethapyr, the active ingredients in Beyond1 and Pursuit1 (Group 2 herbicides). The commercial launch of this new herbicide resistant camelina variety is expected in 2025. Additionally, Global Clean Energy has tested over 6,000 lines from its camelina tilling library and found tolerance to PPO herbicides (Group 14), such as sulfentrazone contained in Spartan2 and Sonic3 herbicides. The Company is initiating introgression of this trait across elite lines in an accelerated breeding program.
“Our advancements in herbicide resistance and tolerance will allow us to target new production areas while accelerating famer adoption, making it easier to grow camelina and build upon Global Clean Energy’s record camelina contracted acreage of 65,000 acres worldwide in 2023,” said Mike Karst, Global Clean Energy’s Senior Vice President and President of Sustainable Oils, the Company’s upstream subsidiary.
Camelina is a resilient oilseed that provides cover crop benefits to land as it is grown, has a quick maturity, and does not displace food and feed crops, while generating additional revenue for growers on otherwise idle or fallow acres. Camelina is cold tolerant, low water use, and can be sown and harvested using farmers’ existing equipment.
Global Clean Energy has over 20 years of camelina breeding history and is dedicated to developing and delivering superior, diverse genetics that provide farmers the most suitable high yielding camelina varieties for their growing conditions. The Company has developed a proprietary collection of over 25,000 camelina genotypes possessing naturally divergent traits and a tilling library of over 8,000 distinct mutant lines using conventional non-GMO techniques. Global Clean Energy’s 20 patented camelina varieties include both spring and winter varieties with a suite of traits to enable camelina cultivation as an intermediate crop in a wide range of geographies and crop rotations. They are commercially available in the U.S. through Global Clean Energy’s subsidiary Sustainable Oils, Inc., as well as in South America, and throughout Europe through its subsidiary Camelina Company.
1. Beyond and Pursuit are trademarks of BASF Corporation
2. Spartan is a registered trademark of FMC Corporation
3. Sonic is a registered trademark of Corteva AgriScience
About Global Clean Energy
Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH) is a vertically integrated renewable feedstocks and finished fuels company whose business model is designed to control all aspects of the value chain, with one end of their business anchored in plant science and the other in renewable fuels production. Global Clean Energy has developed a portfolio of proprietary elite varieties of Camelina sativa (camelina) to be used as a feedstock for their renewable fuels facility in Bakersfield, California, providing feedstock certainty unmatched in the industry. By eliminating intermediaries and leveraging a vertically integrated model, Global Clean Energy maximizes margin generation through operational and logistical efficiencies while simultaneously minimizing feedstock costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint. The company believes they can achieve “net zero” GHG footprint on all their finished fuels, including renewable diesel, renewable propane, renewable naphtha, and in the future, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Global Clean Energy’s camelina holds several advantages over traditional feedstocks yielding additional Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits through a lower carbon intensity (CI) score. The company contracts directly with farmers to grow its ultra-low carbon, nonfood, proprietary camelina crop on fallow land. As a low water use rotational crop grown on fallow land, camelina does not impact food production or compete with other crops for scarce water resources. The result of Global Clean Energy’s vertically integrated farm-to-fuel strategy is a highly sustainable, low cost, and ultra-low carbon finished fuel. More information can be found at http://www.gceholdings.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking information. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements”, including any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, the likelihood of improving camelina yields or achieving any profitability therefrom, strategic value creation, risk profile and investment strategies, and any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance, the ability to complete our Bakersfield renewable fuels production facility and the expected financial and operational results of Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” or “continue,” or the negative thereof, or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are made based on expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting us and are subject to uncertainties, risks, and factors relating to our operations and business environments, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Please refer to the risk factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which can be found at the SEC’s website www.sec.gov. The discussion of these risks is specifically incorporated by reference into this press release. Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statements.
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1年前
$GCEH News: Intelinair Selected as Partner for USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Grant
10:31 am ET October 26, 2023
Intelinair announced that it has been selected to participate as a project partner in one of the USDA's Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grants.
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Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. was awarded up to $30 million for a large-scale pilot project to measure and validate the advantages of camelina sativa as an ultra-low carbon renewable fuel feedstock in the first round of the USDA grants. Intelinair is one of 17 company and university partners named to this pilot project utilizing its leading models and analytics to provide crop production analysis and crop yield estimation.
"We are excited to be part of this initiative to study camelina as a plant-based feedstock for renewable biofuels alongside Global Clean Energy and its partners," said Kevin Krieg, Director of Business Development and Project Lead at Intelinair. "The project is underway, and our team is working closely with the other project partners to utilize our AI technology to deliver on the objective of camelina becoming a mainstream crop in cropping systems. With Intelinair's crop production analytics and yield estimation technology, we bring together the latest in remote sensing, computer vision, machine learning, and analytics to create a new set of agronomic best practices for camelina that will have a positive economic impact for farmers while addressing the climate."
According to USDA's announcement, the five-year project will help "accelerate farmer adoption of camelina as a nonfood crop grown on idle acres to produce more plant-based feedstock for renewable biofuels and chemicals with low carbon intensity and no land use change while increasing carbon capture in the soil."
"As the renewable fuels industry continues to expand, optimizing the efficiency of our production is critical for meeting growing camelina demand," said Kevin Monk, Vice President of Ag Technology for Sustainable Oils, Inc. Global Clean Energy's subsidiary. "Remote sensing and data analytics from Intelinair equip our company to make informed cultivation and commercialization decisions to continue advancing camelina as a high-potential low carbon renewable fuel feedstock."
Camelina is an annual or winter annual in the Brassicaceae, or mustard family, that originated in Northern Europe. Camelina is an oilseed crop that can be used to produce ultra-low carbon renewable fuels. Generally grown as a summer or winter annual, camelina is a water and nutrient-efficient, short-season crop ready for harvest within 85 to 100 days from seeding. Each acre of camelina can result in ~100 gallons of renewable diesel equivalent without causing land use change. Camelina has among the lowest carbon intensity (CI) scores of available feedstocks on the market, and renewable fuels produced with camelina varieties can achieve a Net Zero or below CI score. It is grown on fallow land or as a rotational harvestable cover crop alternative, providing cover crop benefits to the land on which it is grown without contributing to land use change.
Read the initial USDA Climate-Smart Commodities announcement here.
About Intelinair
Intelinair elevates agronomic management decisions by providing insights all season long to farmers and ag retailers through its easy-to-use interactive platform AGMRI. High resolution aerial imagery from fixed wing airplane, satellite, or drones provides whole field views increasing efficiency by prioritizing fields and offering assurance that fields are monitored and reviewed for timely decision making and identifying sustainability opportunities. Intelinair analyzes millions of acres in the U.S. and several other countries from its headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Learn more at http://intelinair.com.
About Global Clean Energy
Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: GCEH) is a vertically integrated renewable fuels business that is focused on reducing carbon emissions sustainably through their proprietary nonfood camelina varieties - delivering among the lowest carbon intensity renewable fuel in the marketplace. Their strategy since its inception has been to control the full integration of the renewable fuels supply chain from science to seed and farm to fuel. Global Clean Energy aims to operate the development, production, processing, and transportation of feedstocks as well as the refining and production of renewable fuels. They process their proprietary nonfood camelina feedstock in their Bakersfield, California renewable fuels production facility, yielding a renewable diesel that is chemically identical to petroleum diesel, but with 80+ percent lower carbon emissions. More information can be found at http://www.gceholdings.com
About Sustainable Oils, Inc.
Sustainable Oils, Inc., Global Clean Energy's wholly owned plant science subsidiary, owns an industry leading portfolio of intellectual property rights, including patents, plant variety protection certificates, and production know-how to produce its proprietary camelina varieties as a nonfood based ultra-low carbon renewable fuel feedstock. These varieties are the only nonfood renewable feedstock on the market certified for both the U.S. EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard and California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Sustainable Oils was formed in 2007, and has its headquarters in Great Falls, Montana. More information can be found online at http://www.susoils.com
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1年前
$GCEH News: Global Clean Energy Reports Largest Camelina Acreage Worldwide
11:40 am ET October 4, 2023 (BusinessWire)
Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH) today announced that its subsidiaries Sustainable Oils, Inc. (North America) and Camelina Company (Europe and South America) worked with growers to contract a record 65,000 acres of camelina crop during the 2023 growing season. The total acreage comes from across the globe including the Western U.S., Argentina, France, and Spain.
Camelina is a resilient oilseed crop that can be used in the production of renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuel. It is produced as an intermediate crop, grown between planting cycles on land that would otherwise be left idle or fallow, providing cover crop benefits to the land but harvested at maturity to generate incremental revenue for growers. The Company believes additive revenues for farmers growing camelina to be especially beneficial for developing rural agricultural communities. Camelina grown as an intermediate crop does not generate land use change causing it to have among the lowest carbon intensities of any available feedstock on the market.
Global Clean Energy's camelina variety portfolio - the largest globally - includes both spring and winter varieties, allowing camelina's introduction as an intermediate crop in different crop rotations and geographies. In the U.S., Sustainable Oils produces camelina mostly as a spring crop replacing fallow land in cereal-fallow rotations in the Northern Plains and Pacific Northwest. In the High Plains of the U.S. and in South America camelina is grown as a winter crop with opportunities for double cropping with soybeans, late corn, or sorghum. Camelina Company is testing camelina as a summer crop in Europe, following a cereal or pulse harvest.
"This record-breaking year for camelina has been over a decade in the making," Mike Karst, Senior Vice President of Global Clean Energy and President of Sustainable Oils, said. "Our company has over 15 years of experience breeding and cultivating camelina. We're excited that growers are starting to see the potential this crop has to offer both their fields and their profits."
"The income generated from our camelina harvest supports our family and farm in so many ways," Steve and Wanda McIntosh of SW & Crew Farms in Havre, Montana said. "We've planted Sustainable Oils camelina the last four years and plan to plant it again in 2024. Thanks to camelina we've added a new crop to our rotation, giving us the opportunity to increase our profitability and reduce our risk."
Sustainable Oils' farmers also experienced record camelina yields this year, reaching up to 1,900 pounds per acre. As Global Clean Energy's new higher yielding varieties become commercially available in 2024, the Company believes that camelina planted next year may surpass 2023's results.
"Globally, as more farmers learn of the benefits of this unique crop, we expect to exponentially scale camelina acreage, generating a new, truly sustainable feedstock for the renewable fuel industry," Karst said.
About Global Clean Energy
Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH) is a vertically integrated renewable feedstocks and finished fuels company whose business model is designed to control all aspects of the value chain, with one end of their business anchored in plant science and the other in renewable fuels production. Over the past 15 years Global Clean Energy has developed a portfolio of proprietary elite varieties of Camelina sativa (camelina) to be used as a feedstock for its renewable fuels facility in Bakersfield, California, providing feedstock certainty unmatched in the industry. By eliminating intermediaries and leveraging a vertically integrated model, Global Clean Energy maximizes operational and logistical efficiencies while minimizing feedstock costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint. The Company believes it can achieve "net zero" GHG footprint on all their finished fuels, including renewable diesel, renewable propane, renewable naphtha, and in the future, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Global Clean Energy's camelina holds several advantages over traditional feedstocks yielding additional Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits through a lower carbon intensity (CI) score. The Company contracts directly with farmers to grow its ultra-low carbon, nonfood, proprietary camelina crop on fallow land. As a low water use rotational crop grown on fallow land, camelina does not impact food production or compete with other crops for scarce water resources. The result of Global Clean Energy's vertically integrated farm-to-fuel strategy is a highly sustainable, low cost, and ultra-low carbon finished fuel. More information can be found at http://www.gceholdings.com.
About Sustainable Oils
Sustainable Oils, Inc., the North American camelina subsidiary of Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc., owns an industry-leading portfolio of intellectual property rights, including patents, Plant Variety Protection certificates, and production know-how to produce its proprietary camelina varieties as a nonfood ultra-low carbon renewable fuels feedstock. The varieties are the only nonfood renewable fuel feedstock on the market certified for both the U.S. EPA's Renewable Fuel Standards and California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Sustainable Oils is headquartered in Great Falls, Montana. More information can be found online at http://www.susoils.com.
About Camelina Company
Camelina Company Espana S.L., a Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. subsidiary, is Europe's largest camelina crop innovator and seed producer and it is also managing camelina growth in South America. The company has extensive expertise in camelina production along the complete value chain - from planting seed to camelina oil and meal production. In 2013 Camelina Company was the first to receive a sustainability certification from the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials for a certified camelina oil batch for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production. Over the past 10 years Camelina Company's breeding program has produced 11 proprietary varieties, including both spring and winter camelina varieties, to enable camelina cultivation as an intermediate crop in a wide range of geographies and crop rotations. Camelina Company is headquartered in Madrid, Spain. To learn more, visit http://camelinacompany.es.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking information. All statements other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements", including any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, the likelihood of improving camelina yields or achieving any profitability therefrom, strategic value creation, risk profile and investment strategies, and any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance, the ability to complete our Bakersfield renewable fuels production facility and the expected financial and operational results of Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as "may," "will," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "intends," "believes," "estimates," "potential," or "continue," or the negative thereof, or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are made based on expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting us and are subject to uncertainties, risks, and factors relating to our operations and business environments, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Please refer to the risk factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which can be found at the SEC's website www.sec.gov. The discussion of these risks is specifically incorporated by reference into this press release. Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statements.
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1年前
EarthDaily Agro and Global Clean Energy Announce Partnership to Grow Adoption of Camelina-Based Renewable Fuel
10:03 am ET July 18, 2023 (PR Newswire)
Initiative will harness leading-edge data and analytics to support the development of camelina as a sustainable renewable fuel feedstock
EarthDaily Agro, a division of geospatial analytics company EarthDaily Analytics, has been selected by leading renewable fuel developer Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc.and its subsidiary Sustainable Oils, Inc. to support their work to increase the adoption of camelina in the renewable fuels marketplace through their Climate-Smart Camelina Project.
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The multi-year contract is made possible by a $30 million U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Climate-Smart Commodities Grant, which was awarded to Global Clean Energy for the purposes of developing camelina as an ultra-low carbon renewable fuel feedstock and building associated climate-smart renewable fuels markets. The initial project will focus on the Western U.S., with plans to expand to other regions of the world deemed suitable to camelina production. Because camelina has not historically been a widely cultivated crop, EarthDaily Agro will produce the first full-cycle economic viability and production yield dataset to serve as the basis for mainstream cultivation and renewable fuel production.
"Global Clean Energy and Sustainable Oils are recognized leaders in the expanding renewable fuels industry, and EarthDaily Agro is proud to partner with their innovative mission to bring new solutions to the industry," said Dave Gebhardt, General Manager of EarthDaily Agro. "By collaborating with EarthDaily Agro, Global Clean Energy and Sustainable Oils join a growing roster of agribusiness leaders harnessing the power of Earth Observation and geospatial analytics to cultivate leading-edge business intelligence."
"As the renewable fuels industry continues to expand, optimizing the efficiency of our production is critical for meeting growing camelina demand," said Kevin Monk, Sustainable Oils' Vice President of Ag Technology. "Geospatial analytics and data processing from EarthDaily Agro equip our company to make informed cultivation and commercialization decisions to continue advancing camelina as a high-potential, low-carbon renewable fuel feedstock."
EarthDaily Agro's satellite-derived, scientific-grade geospatial data provides Global Clean Energy and Sustainable Oils with leading-edge change detection, yield trend modeling, carbon indexing and crop cycle detection. Through the technology, EarthDaily Agro supplies informed guidance to help current camelina growers maximize yields, as well as economic and agronomic feasibility information to increase camelina adoption among additional growers. In 2024, EarthDaily will launch a new Constellation providing enhanced data for vegetation, water, atmosphere and soil to its ag customers such as Global Clean Energy.
"With the ability to grow on otherwise idle acres, camelina can produce renewable fuel feedstock without causing land use change — and worldwide, more than 100 million camelina opportunity acres exist," Monk said. "This climate-smart fuel alternative has the potential to energize the growing renewable fuels sector, simplify global supply lines for critical commodities like renewable diesel, reinforce domestic energy supply chains, and provide additional revenue for farmers."
"Agriculture's capacity to help business leaders address some of our planet's most pressing environmental challenges is an exciting frontier," Gebhardt said. "From carbon sequestering to climate action and now even next-generation renewable fuels, the potential of agricultural analytics from EarthDaily Agro is a powerful tool harnessed by the world's leading agribusinesses. We are immensely proud to partner with innovators like Global Clean Energy and Sustainable Oils to do what's right for our planet."
Media ContactsAndrew MullinEarthDaily Agroa.mullin@geosys.com
Amanda ParsonsDeRosierGlobal Clean Energy amanda.derosier@gceholdings.com
About EarthDaily AgroEarthDaily Agro, based in Maple Grove, Minn., is a division of EarthDaily Analytics (EDA), headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., a vertically integrated data processing and analytics company, utilizing cutting-edge Big Data tools and proven Space technologies to provide value-added insights to the people, businesses, and governmental entities confronting the world's most pressing challenges. Through EarthDaily Agro, EDA has a track record of more than 35 years as a leader in the collection and commercial application of Earth Observation data for agriculture analytics.
In 2021, EDA initiated construction of the EarthDaily Constellation with committed support from Antarctica Capital. Following planned launches in 2024, the EarthDaily Constellation will combine with the EarthPipeline data processing system to provide unprecedented, scientific-grade data of the world every day, positioning EDA to meet the growing needs of diverse industries including agriculture, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), insurance, disaster prevention and recovery, commodities trading, and more.
About Global Clean EnergyGlobal Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: GCEH) is a vertically integrated renewable fuels business that is focused on reducing carbon emissions sustainably through their proprietary nonfood camelina varieties - delivering among the lowest carbon intensity renewable fuel in the marketplace. Their strategy since its inception has been to control the full integration of the renewable fuels supply chain from science to seed and farm to fuel. Global Clean Energy aims to operate the development, production, processing, and transportation of feedstocks as well as the refining and production of renewable fuels. They process their proprietary nonfood camelina feedstock in their Bakersfield, California renewable fuels refinery, yielding a renewable diesel that is chemically identical to petroleum diesel, but with 80+ percent lower carbon emissions. More information can be found at www.gceholdings.com.
About Sustainable Oils, Inc.Sustainable Oils, Inc., Global Clean Energy's wholly-owned plant science subsidiary, owns an industry leading portfolio of intellectual property rights, including patents, Plant Variety Protection certificates, and production know-how to produce its proprietary camelina varieties as a nonfood based ultra-low carbon renewable fuel feedstock. These varieties are the only nonfood renewable feedstock on the market certified for both the U.S. EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard and California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Sustainable Oils was formed in 2007, and has its headquarters in Great Falls, Montana. More information can be found online at www.susoils.com.
Forward-Looking StatementsAll statements in this communication other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, profitability, strategic value creation, risk profile and investment strategies, and any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance, and the expected financial and operational results of Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. Although we believe the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to complete and effectively produce renewable diesel at our renewable fuels refinery, and once operational, producing fuel at the expected rate and cost as anticipated; ensuring adequate supply of camelina or other comparable feedstock; successfully supplying our refinery with camelina or similar feedstock and converting it into renewable fuels; being able to store and transport feedstock and downstream renewable fuels; obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals and certifications for our renewable fuels to ensure compliance in local and global markets; continued demand and growth for renewable fuels; the ability to produce renewable diesel that is completely fungible with petroleum-based diesel; expanding the capabilities of our refinery site to maximize profitability; our ability to comply with the terms of our credit facilities and production agreements; successfully integrating acquired companies and expanding operations overseas in parallel with our US-based operations; managing all aspects of a complex vertically integrated supply and production strategy, and overcoming circumstances that often are out of our control such as weather, transportation, production delays and ultimately, ultimate demand for our product; as well as other additional risks and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements set forth in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.
Important factors that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from forward-looking statements are described in the sections titled "Risk Factors" in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
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2年前
$GCEH News: Global Clean Energy Signs $30 Million USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Grant Kickstarting Implementation of the Climate-Smart Camelina Project
1:00 pm ET May 31, 2023 (BusinessWire)
Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have signed a contract for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Grant for their Climate-Smart Camelina Project. With the signing, work can officially begin on their $30 million pilot project to measure and validate the advantages of Camelina sativa (camelina) as an ultra-low carbon nonfood renewable fuel feedstock.
Climate-Smart Camelina is a large-scale pilot project to implement, measure, and validate the climate advantages of camelina in both rotational (e.g., on fallow acres) and winter crop (e.g., in a double-crop rotation) production systems. The project will accelerate farmers' adoption of camelina grown to produce feedstock for renewable biofuels and chemicals without causing land-use change and while increasing carbon capture in the soil. Further, the project will support market development to provide additional revenue streams to growers and provide a premium for this low carbon intensity crop.
"We're excited to begin this important work to help prove what we have known internally for years - that camelina has the potential to be the lowest carbon intensity feedstock option on the market," Chief Executive Officer of Global Clean Energy Richard Palmer said. "The environmental benefits of camelina are substantial, and with the data collected from this effort, the growth of camelina adoption can accelerate along with the confidence of growers."
The project entails a range of measurements at different spatial and temporal scales integrated into metrics which will evaluate the production efficiency and carbon intensity of the biofuel generated, as well as soil carbon sequestration and general agronomic best practices. The key highlights for this project are the use of multiple methods of data collection to cross reference approaches, calibrate sensors, and validate models for long-term low-cost scalability. In the end, this project aims to offer several benefits to growers and the environment, including:
Increasing overall soil health; Increasing the total carbon sequestered within soils; Decreasing the carbon intensity associated with growing camelina; Obtaining more accurate measurements to prove environmental benefits of growing camelina; And providing growers with access to affordable and reliable measurements.
Global Clean Energy owns the world's largest camelina patent and intellectual property portfolio. Their wholly owned subsidiary, Sustainable Oils, Inc., contracts directly with farmers to grow camelina currently in key regions of the U.S. including Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Washington. Camelina grain is grown for use as a source for Global Clean Energy's ultra-low carbon renewable fuels produced from their Bakersfield Renewable Fuels refinery in California.
The USDA Climate-Smart Commodities announcement can be accessed here.
ABOUT GLOBAL CLEAN ENERGY
Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH) is a vertically integrated renewable fuels business that is focused on reducing carbon emissions sustainably through proprietary nonfood camelina varieties - delivering among the lowest carbon intensity renewable fuel in the marketplace. Global Clean Energy's strategy since inception has been to control the full integration of the renewable fuels supply chain from science to seed and farm to fuel. They aim to operate the development, production, processing, and transportation of feedstocks, to the refining and production of renewable fuels. Global Clean Energy will process their proprietary nonfood camelina feedstock at their Bakersfield, California renewable fuels refinery, yielding a renewable diesel that is chemically identical to petroleum diesel, but with 80+ percent lower carbon emissions. Global Clean Energy's proprietary camelina varieties are the only nonfood renewable feedstock on the market certified for both the U.S. EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard and California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard. More information can be found at http://www.gceholdings.com.
Forward Looking Statements
All statements in this communication other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, profitability, strategic value creation, risk profile and investment strategies, and any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance, and the expected financial and operational results of Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. Although we believe the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to complete and effectively produce renewable diesel at our renewable fuels refinery, and once operational, producing fuel at the expected rate and cost as anticipated; ensuring adequate supply of camelina or other comparable feedstock; successfully supplying our refinery with camelina or similar feedstock and converting it into renewable fuels; being able to store and transport feedstock and downstream renewable fuels; obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals and certifications for our renewable fuels to ensure compliance in local and global markets; continued demand and growth for renewable fuels; the ability to produce renewable diesel that is completely fungible with petroleum-based diesel; expanding the capabilities of our refinery site to maximize profitability; our ability to comply with the terms of our credit facilities and production agreements; successfully integrating acquired companies and expanding operations overseas in parallel with our US-based operations; managing all aspects of a complex vertically integrated supply and production strategy, and overcoming circumstances that often are out of our control such as weather, transportation, production delays and ultimately, ultimate demand for our product; as well as other additional risks and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements set forth in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement. Important factors that could cause actual results, developments, and business decisions to differ materially from forward-looking statements are described in the sections titled "Risk Factors" in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
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562-233-5146
ProfitScout
2年前
GCEH 8K today: Entry Into a Material Agreement.
On January 10, 2023, Bakersfield Renewable Fuels, LLC (“BKRF”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company”) entered into Amendment No. 2 (the “Amendment”) to that certain Turnkey Agreement with a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction, dated May 18, 2021 (as amended, the “EPC Agreement”), by and between BKRF and CTCI Americas, Inc. (“CTCI”).
Pursuant to the Amendment, BKRF and CTCI agreed to, among other things: (i) a new Guaranteed Maximum Price of $275 million (subject to adjustment pending final settlement of certain change orders pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Amendment) (the “New GMP”); (ii) a change to the payment dates for costs and fees that are payable to CTCI under the Agreement, which will now be payable after substantial completion of our Bakersfield Renewable Fuels refinery (the “Project”) in 18 monthly installments plus interest, except for amounts pertaining to owner approved change orders in am ounts above $275 million which would be due within 7 days of any such change orders unless agreed by BKRF and CTCI to be included in the deferred payment ; and (iii) provide for liquidated damages commencing on a new substantial completion date of March 31, 2023, which may only be adjusted in accordance with the Agreement. In connection with the Amendment, the Company agreed to provide a payment guarantee in favor of CTCI for amounts that may be owed by BKRF under the EPC Agreement, pursuant to an Owner Parent Guarantee, dated as of January 10, 2023, by and between the Company and CTCI (the “Guarantee”).
The foregoing descriptions of the Amendment and the Guarantee and are qualified in their entirety by reference to those agreements, copies of which are filed hereto as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2, respectively, and incorporated herein by reference.
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2年前
Global Clean Energy Selected for up to $30 Million USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Grant for Advancement of Camelina as Renewable Fuel Feedstock
September 14, 2022 (BusinessWire)
Today the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH) was selected for participation in the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant program. The company was awarded up to $30 million for a pilot project to measure and validate the advantages of camelina as an ultra-low carbon renewable fuel feedstock. Altogether the program received over 450 applications for this initial funding pool.
"Being selected for this grant signals that the advantages of camelina as a low carbon feedstock are undeniable," Chief Executive Officer of Global Clean Energy Richard Palmer said. "Camelina is a nonfood crop grown on fallow land between traditional crop cycles so as not to contribute to land use change, while producing ultra-low carbon renewable fuels that act as a drop-in replacement for their petroleum-based alternatives. This funding from the USDA will help us accelerate farmer adoption of camelina, which will improve soil conditions on existing farmland and help reduce the negative impacts of climate change."
The USDA's cost-share grant is aimed at reducing American agriculture's carbon footprint. According to the USDA's announcement, Global Clean Energy's Climate-Smart Camelina pilot project will "accelerate farmer adoption of camelina as a nonfood crop grown on idle acres to produce more plant-based feedstock for renewable biofuels and chemicals with low carbon intensity and no land-use change while increasing carbon capture in the soil."
Global Clean Energy owns the world's largest camelina patent and intellectual property portfolio. Their wholly owned subsidiary, Sustainable Oils, Inc., contracts directly with farmers to grow camelina in key regions of the U.S. including Idaho, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Camelina grain is grown for use as the source for Global Clean Energy's ultra-low carbon renewable fuels produced from their Bakersfield Renewable Fuels refinery in California.
The USDA Climate-Smart Commodities announcement can be accessed here.
ABOUT GLOBAL CLEAN ENERGY
Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH) is a vertically integrated renewable fuels business that is focused on reducing carbon emissions sustainably through proprietary nonfood camelina varieties - delivering among the lowest carbon intensity renewable fuel in the marketplace. Global Clean Energy's strategy since inception has been to control the full integration of the renewable fuels supply chain from science to seed and farm to fuel. They aim to operate the development, production, processing, and transportation of feedstocks, to the refining and production of renewable fuels. Global Clean Energy processes their proprietary nonfood camelina feedstock in our Bakersfield, California renewable fuels refinery, yielding a renewable diesel that is chemically identical to petroleum diesel, but with 80+ percent lower carbon emissions. Global Clean Energy's proprietary camelina varieties are the only nonfood renewable feedstock on the market certified for both the U.S. EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard and California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard. More information can be found at http://www.gceholdings.com.
Forward Looking Statements
All statements in this communication other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, profitability, strategic value creation, risk profile and investment strategies, and any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance, and the expected financial and operational results of Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. Although we believe the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to complete and effectively produce renewable diesel at our renewable fuels refinery, and once operational, producing fuel at the expected rate and cost as anticipated; ensuring adequate supply of camelina or other comparable feedstock; successfully supplying our refinery with camelina or similar feedstock and converting it into renewable fuels; being able to store and transport feedstock and downstream renewable fuels; obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals and certifications for our renewable fuels to ensure compliance in local and global markets; continued demand and growth for renewable fuels; the ability to produce renewable diesel that is completely fungible with petroleum-based diesel; expanding the capabilities of our refinery site to maximize profitability; our ability to comply with the terms of our credit facilities and production agreements; successfully integrating acquired companies and expanding operations overseas in parallel with our US-based operations; managing all aspects of a complex vertically integrated supply and production strategy, and overcoming circumstances that often are out of our control such as weather, transportation, production delays and ultimately, ultimate demand for our product; as well as other additional risks and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements set forth in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.
Important factors that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from forward-looking statements are described in the sections titled "Risk Factors" in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
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SOURCE: Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc.
Amanda Parsons DeRosier
Amanda.DeRosier@GCEholdings.com
562-233-5146
ProfitScout
3年前
$GCEH News: Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. Letter to Shareholders
10:00 am ET May 2, 2022 (BusinessWire)
Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: GCEH) has issued the following Letter to Shareholders providing an update on the company's vertically integrated farm-to-fuel businesses, including recent acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic vision for future growth.
Chief Executive Officer's letter to shareholders
Global Clean Energy (GCEH) has effectively advanced our transformational goals in a period marked by an ongoing multidimensional global pandemic, anthropogenic climate change, and geopolitical instability. Our average share price from 2019 to 2021 has increased nearly 750% all ahead of revenue generation that will come from the operation of our Bakersfield Renewable Fuels Refinery, which will begin producing in the coming months.
GCEH has been successful during these challenging times because we know that to truly have an impact on climate change, we need to do so responsibly without impacting food security. In order to succeed, energy transition businesses need to be environmentally sustainable, socially sustainable, and also economically sustainable. GCEH is one of the few energy transition businesses that legitimately accomplishes all three. Starting with our nonfood camelina feedstocks, we have built the pathway for continued growth as we invest in our Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream businesses. Our operating model -- Simple Strategy, Strategic Implementation, and driving Impactful Solutions -- helps to ensure we will be a global leader in the production of ultra-low carbon sustainable fuels needed to reduce dependence on petroleum, and reduce the impacts of climate change and food security.
When we founded this company, it was with the realization that to have a tangible impact, we need to take big steps. Global Clean Energy is taking big steps. As shareholders, you are already aware that our innovative, nonfood, vertically integrated, farm-to-fuel business model sets us apart from our peers. Our structure allows us to manage every step of the renewable fuel production business -- from science to seed and farm to fuel -- lowering the carbon emissions associated with renewable fuels and streamlining processes to ensure greater efficiencies every step of the way. From our upstream model of using both classic breeding and cutting-edge scientific techniques, like genome editing to increase yields in our proprietary camelina varieties, to our downstream operations that produce ultra-low carbon renewable fuels at our Bakersfield Renewable Fuels Refinery -- we are continuing to strategically identify and enter into partnerships and asset acquisitions that will advance GCEH's successful growth trajectory. Below I will outline the steps we've taken this past year, our platform for scalable growth, and the plans we have to achieve GCEH's vision of producing the most sustainable, least carbon intense, lowest cost fuel possible without impacting food security or causing land use change.
Simple Strategy
Intertwined with our vertically integrated farm-to-fuel model, is our focus on ensuring scalable growth, doing more with less, and having the greatest impact. Many have noted that the single largest constraint to the growth of renewable fuels is the unmet supply of sustainable feedstocks to meet future market demand. By acquiring companies that add value to our production platform, strategically building assets across the value chain to reduce cost and increase margins, and expanding globally through strategic partnerships, our team is doing our part and making great strides toward meeting the global feedstock deficit responsibly. This buy, build, expand strategy is evidenced in our company's growth this past year.
Strategic Implementation
Global Clean Energy is focused on the future when investing in and developing advantaged assets and intellectual property. By establishing a robust upstream platform that our future growth will be based on, we will be self-sustaining and capital-light. In 2021 we made great strides in advancing this platform.
Upstream
Acquisition of Camelina Company Espana - Significantly bolstering our upstream operations, Global Clean Energy acquired Camelina Company Espana (CCE), the largest camelina supplier in Europe. This acquisition successfully brings GCEH's upstream model into the global marketplace. Through this purchase we significantly expanded our intellectual property portfolio and agriculture support capabilities, allowing us to further expand our camelina business into Europe and South America. It allows us to scale our deployment platform through strategic partnerships covering thousands of farmers and tens of millions of fallow acres in these markets.
Acquisition of Agribody Technologies (ATI) - Purchasing ATI allowed us to speed up the global development of novel non-GMO camelina varieties using advanced plant science technologies. ATI holds 15 issued U.S. patents for bioengineering key genetic switches (gene editing). We have also expanded our in-house resources to further speed up the breeding process for enhanced traits by utilizing the power of genomics.
Acquisition of Entira, Inc. - By acquiring this agribusiness, consultancy, and marketing firm, which we partnered with for years, we gained in-house expertise for our U.S. camelina agronomy team by supporting its efforts in grower development, education, and support. Through this strategic acquisition, we bolstered our U.S. camelina production strategy and expanded our camelina development program.
Relocation of Upstream Business Headquarters - Our upstream growth isn't limited to acquisitions. We also relocated our upstream business headquarters, Sustainable Oils, to a state-of-the-art complex in Great Falls, Montana. From this existing agricultural facility, complete with labs and local agricultural support personnel, we can better service our farmers across the Northern Plains, Pacific Northwest and throughout the Midwest.
Midstream
Grain storage facility construction - Our midstream growth this year was bolstered with our acquisition of a 42-acre parcel of land located adjacent to a CHS shuttle train loading facility in Harve, Montana, where we plan to construct 600,000 bushels of grain processing and storage. By reducing the need for intermediaries in our midstream operations, we keep costs down and ensure the quality and reliability of the camelina feedstock delivered to our downstream operation in Bakersfield, California. Moving forward, we plan to build four additional camelina aggregation points as well as other storage infrastructure co-located with existing shuttle train facilities to further streamline midstream logistics.
Downstream
ExxonMobil Strategic Relationship - Perhaps our most significant growth this year came through expanding our strategic relationship with Exxon Mobil Corporation and its affiliates ("ExxonMobil"), which invested $125M in our business, further validating our vertical farm-to-fuel strategy. The investment is in addition to existing long-term supply agreements in which ExxonMobil has committed to purchasing up to 210 million gallons (5 million barrels) per year of renewable diesel from our Bakersfield Renewable Fuels Refinery. ExxonMobil's investment ensures a lasting relationship that will accelerate our nonfood camelina production in key growing regions, and expand efforts to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector.
Impactful Solutions
There is no doubt that renewable fuels have environmental, social, and economic benefits. They help reduce transportation-related carbon emissions by burning cleanly and acting as a drop-in replacement for traditional petroleum-based fuels. Their expanded use reduces our reliance on foreign oil imports and will contribute to improving air quality. By converting our sustainably produced camelina oil to drop-in renewable fuels, we are reducing pressure on food land and competition for scarce water resources, positively impacting global food security. The only thing holding further market expansion back is the unmet demand for sustainable, nonfood-based feedstocks. GCEH recognizes this and is poised to be a major disruptor in this market for years to come.
As we look to the future, it is with an eye on leveraging our platform for rapid, responsible, and scalable growth. We see enormous potential in our upstream asset portfolio due to the limited capital necessary to scale the business in target regions and the growing demand for ultra-low carbon intensity, nonfood feedstocks. Given changing environmental policies and global unrest, immense potential exists for exponential growth in this sector. Global Clean Energy' proprietary camelina feedstocks - the only varieties in the world currently qualifying for California's strict Low Carbon Fuel Standard - will lead the way in this burgeoning market thanks to our continued focus on upstream investments.
We would not have been able to achieve the foregoing without the extraordinary efforts and commitments of our employees. I cannot thank them enough. And thank you for your support of our company and the trust you have placed in our vision. Together we will continue to positively impact the future and ensure that renewable fuels deliver on their promise of sustainability.
Watch us grow!
Richard Palmer Chief Executive Officer Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc.
About Global Clean Energy
Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH) is a vertically integrated renewable fuels business that is focused on reducing carbon emissions sustainably through our proprietary camelina varieties - delivering among the lowest carbon intensity renewable fuel in the marketplace. GCEH's strategy since its inception has been to control the full integration of the renewable fuels supply chain from science to seed and farm to fuel. We aim to operate the development, production, processing, and transportation of feedstocks to the refining and production of renewable fuels. We process our proprietary nonfood feedstock in our Bakersfield, California renewable fuels refinery, yielding a renewable diesel that is chemically identical to petroleum diesel, but with 80+ percent lower carbon emissions. Our proprietary camelina varieties are the only renewable feedstock on the market certified for both the U.S. EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard and California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard. More information can be found at http://www.gceholdings.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this communication other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, profitability, strategic value creation, risk profile and investment strategies, and any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance, and the expected financial and operational results of Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. Although we believe the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to complete and effectively produce renewable diesel at our renewable fuels refinery, and once operational, producing fuel at the expected rate and cost as anticipated; ensuring adequate supply of camelina or other comparable feedstock; successfully supplying our refinery with camelina or similar feedstock and converting it into renewable fuels; being able to store and transport feedstock and downstream renewable fuels; obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals and certifications for our renewable fuels to ensure compliance in local and global markets; continued demand and growth for renewable fuels; the ability to produce renewable diesel that is completely fungible with petroleum-based diesel; expanding the capabilities of our refinery site to maximize profitability; our ability to comply with the terms of our credit facilities and production agreements; successfully integrating acquired companies and expanding operations overseas in parallel with our US-based operations; managing all aspects of a complex vertically integrated supply and production strategy, and overcoming circumstances that often are out of our control such as weather, transportation, production delays and ultimately, ultimate demand for our product; as well as other additional risks and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements set forth in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.
Important factors that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from forward-looking statements are described in the sections titled "Risk Factors" in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
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SOURCE: Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc.
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562-233-5146
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3年前
Global Clean Energy Holdings Closes $145 Million Equity Financing and Appoints Two New Board Members
March 02, 2022 09:03 AM Eastern Standard Time
LOS ANGELES--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: GCEH ), a vertically integrated renewable fuels company, announced that it has completed a $145,000,000 financing led by ExxonMobil through the issuance of a newly created non-convertible Series C Preferred Stock. The net proceeds will be used to complete the conversion of the Companyâ??s Bakersfield, California, biorefinery project and to advance the development of its proprietary camelina feedstock production business. The Company also announced that it has added Ms. Amy K. Woods and Mr. E. Nicholas Jones to its Board of Directors.
â??The funding accomplishes several key goals,â? said Richard Palmer, CEO and President. â??It provides additional capital to complete and enhance our Bakersfield biorefinery, restructures the existing mezzanine debt in a manner that will allow our Company to realize significant future cash flows and accelerates our upstream camelina feedstock deployment. We are also pleased to welcome Amy Woods and Nick Jones to the Companyâ??s Board of Directors.â?
Ms. Woods is currently the Americas Feed & Product Manager for Fuels and Lubricants Division of Exxon Mobil Corporation and is responsible for supply chain optimization for Americas crude and products and bio-fuels business development. She joined ExxonMobil in 1994 and has served in various roles including refinery process design, logistics optimizations, strategic advisor positions and team development for renewable business initiatives. She has a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisville.
Mr. Jones has been the Process Engineering Division Manager for ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Company since 2019. He is responsible for technology deployment and technical support to ExxonMobil's global manufacturing sites for refining technologies, process safety and environmental activities. Mr. Jones joined ExxonMobil in 2001 after completing his Ph.D. in Chemical engineering from Purdue University.
â??We are excited to welcome Amy and Nick to our Board of Directors and look forward to the contributions that their technical and industry expertise, business perspectives and global insights will make to the ongoing success of Global Clean Energy Holdings,â? said David Walker, the Companyâ??s Chairman of the Board.
About Global Clean Energy
Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (â??GCEHâ?) is a vertically integrated renewable fuels company specializing in nonfood-based feedstocks used for the production of advanced biofuels and biomaterials. With a footprint that stretches from the laboratory to the farm gate through to biorefinery production, GCEHâ??s farm-to-fuels value chain integration provides unrivaled access to reliable, ultra-low carbon feedstocks. When online, the Bakersfield Biorefinery will be the only facility of its type, processing both traditional bio feedstocks as well as domestically grown camelina oil into sustainable, ultra-low carbon fuels in California. To learn more, visit gceholdings.com and susoils.com .
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3年前
Global Clean Energy Holdings and UGI Announce Partnership to Distribute Renewable LPG
February 15, 2022 (BusinessWire)
Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: GCEH) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with UGI Corporation's (NYSE: UGI) subsidiary, AmeriGas Propane ("AmeriGas"), the nation's largest retail propane marketer, to purchase and distribute renewable LPG produced by GCEH. AmeriGas will leverage its supply and logistics infrastructure and sales and marketing teams to market and distribute GCEH's renewable LPG to new and existing customers primarily in the state of California.
As part of a multi-year agreement, GCEH's Bakersfield biorefinery will process up to 15,000 barrels of renewable feedstock per day, including GCEH's proprietary energy crop, camelina, to produce renewable fuels including bioLPG. This biorefinery, which is expected to begin operations in the first half of calendar 2022, is projected to produce approximately 13 million gallons of renewable LPG in its first year of regular commercial operations, making it the largest commercially available renewable propane production facility to date in the United States(1). Under the distribution partnership, AmeriGas will be the long-term exclusive buyer of renewable LPG from GCEH's Bakersfield biorefinery.
"Our investment in the Bakersfield biorefinery coupled with AmeriGas' industry-leading footprint across the propane supply chain is a powerful combination aimed at advancing the growth of the renewable fuels market in California and elsewhere," commented Richard Palmer, President & CEO of Global Clean Energy Holdings.
Renewable LPG, also known as renewable-propane or bioLPG, is chemically identical to today's fossil LPG (C3H8) and therefore can be used with existing infrastructure. It has up to 80% lower carbon footprint than that of conventional LPG and a much lower carbon intensity than conventional diesel or gasoline fuels.
"We are thrilled to partner with GCEH to bring renewable LPG to customers in a rapidly developing market where there is strong demand for biofuels and a focus on environmentally sustainable energy solutions," said Roger Perreault, President and CEO - UGI Corporation. "This long-term agreement demonstrates continued progress on our environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and strategy to invest in renewables. It is another great example of our ongoing efforts to provide innovative, low-carbon, sustainable energy solutions to customers."
Russell Blades, Vice President, Technology & Sustainability at Global Clean Energy, added, "Agreements like this and strategic partners like AmeriGas support our integrated Farm-to-Fuels-to-Market value chain strategy, which truly differentiates us from other renewable fuel producers and sets an exciting stage for future growth."
"This strategic partnership leverages the strengths of each organization and sets the foundation for both companies to work together across traditional agricultural, energy and supply chain lines to bring lower-carbon fuels to customers," said Steve Kossuth, VP of Global LPG Supply - UGI Corporation. "We look forward to working closely with the team at GCEH to advance renewable LPG to market in California."
About Global Clean Energy Holdings
Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. ("GCEH") is a vertically integrated renewable fuels company specializing in nonfood-based feedstocks used for the production of advanced biofuels and biomaterials. With a footprint that stretches from the laboratory to the farm gate through to biorefinery production, GCEH's farm-to-fuels value chain integration provides unrivaled access to reliable, ultra-low carbon feedstocks. When online, the Bakersfield Biorefinery will be the only facility of its type, processing both traditional bio feedstocks as well as domestically grown camelina oil into sustainable, ultra-low carbon fuels in California. To learn more, visit gceholdings.com and susoils.com.
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About AmeriGas
AmeriGas is the largest retail propane marketer in the United States, with more than 1 billion gallons sold annually to 1.4 million customers in all 50 states from approximately 1,600 locations.
More information about AmeriGas is available at https://www.amerigas.com.
About UGI Corporation
UGI Corporation is a distributor and marketer of energy products and services. Through subsidiaries, UGI operates natural gas and electric utilities in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, distributes LPG both domestically (through AmeriGas) and internationally (through UGI International), manages midstream energy assets in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia and electric generation assets in Pennsylvania, and engages in energy marketing, including renewable natural gas in the eastern region of the United States and California, and internationally in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK.
Comprehensive information about UGI Corporation is available on the Internet at https://www.ugicorp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this press release are "forward-looking statements" of Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements are forward-looking statements and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from forward-looking statements are described in the sections titled "Risk Factors" in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
(1)According to a recent article by the Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) News.
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