Release – Chevron Gevo Announce Intent to Pursue Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment


Chevron, Gevo Announce Intent to Pursue Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment

 

SAN RAMON, Calif. and ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), and Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) today announced a letter of intent to jointly invest in building and operating one or more new facilities that would process inedible corn to produce sustainable aviation fuel, which can lower the lifecycle carbon intensity of fuels used in the aviation industry. The new facilities would also produce proteins and corn oil.

Through the proposed collaboration, Gevo would operate its proprietary technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel and renewable blending components for motor gasoline to lower its lifecycle carbon intensity. In addition to co-investing with Gevo in one or more projects, Chevron would have the right to offtake approximately 150 million gallons per year to market to customers.

“Chevron is providing our customers with next-generation renewable fuels that can help them lower their overall carbon footprint,” said Mark Nelson, executive vice president of Downstream & Chemicals for Chevron. “This potential investment leverages Gevo’s innovative approach to producing sustainable aviation fuel, complementing other renewable fuels investments we are making as part of our higher returns, lower carbon strategy.”

“We are pleased to collaborate with Chevron, who is willing to co-invest in building out Gevo’s capacity to produce renewable, high-performing hydrocarbons that can be used in existing equipment and engines. Chevron’s advantaged market position would allow it to offtake production from this venture, helping to place sustainable aviation fuel with airline customers,” commented Dr. Patrick Gruber, chief executive officer of Gevo.

The proposed investment is subject to the negotiation of definitive agreements with customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval. Further information regarding the letter of intent between Gevo and Chevron U.S.A. can be found in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Gevo with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 9, 2021.

Contacts

Tyler Kruzich, Chevron

Phone: 925-549-8686

Email: tkruzich@chevron.com

Gevo Investor and Media Contact

Phone: (720) 647-9605

Email: IR@gevo.com

About Chevron

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry. To advance a lower-carbon future, we are focused on cost efficiently lowering our carbon intensity, increasing renewables and offsets in support of our business, and investing in low-carbon technologies that enable commercial solutions. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com .

About Gevo, Inc.

Gevo’s mission is to transform renewable energy and carbon into energy-dense liquid hydrocarbons. These liquid hydrocarbons can be used for drop-in transportation fuels such as gasoline, jet fuel and diesel fuel, that when burned have potential to yield net-zero greenhouse gas emissions when measured across the full life cycle of the products. Gevo uses low-carbon renewable resource-based carbohydrates as raw materials, and is in an advanced state of developing renewable electricity and renewable natural gas for use in production processes, resulting in low-carbon fuels with substantially reduced carbon intensity (the level of greenhouse gas emissions compared to standard petroleum fossil-based fuels across their life cycle). Gevo’s products perform as well or better than traditional fossil-based fuels in infrastructure and engines, but with substantially reduced greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to addressing the problems of fuels, Gevo’s technology also enables certain plastics, such as polyester, to be made with more sustainable ingredients. Gevo’s ability to penetrate the growing low-carbon fuels market depends on the price of oil and the value of abating carbon emissions that would otherwise increase greenhouse gas emissions. Gevo believes that its proven, patented technology enabling the use of a variety of low-carbon sustainable feedstocks to produce price-competitive low-carbon products such as gasoline components, jet fuel and diesel fuel yields the potential to generate project and corporate returns that justify the build-out of a multi-billion-dollar business.

Gevo believes that the Argonne National Laboratory GREET model is the best available standard of scientific-based measurement for life cycle inventory or LCI. Learn more at Gevo’s website: www.gevo.com

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS RELEVANT TO FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF “SAFE HARBOR” PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to Chevron’s operations that are based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about the petroleum, chemicals and other energy-related industries. Words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “advances,” “commits,” “drives,” “aims,” “forecasts,” “projects,” “believes,” “approaches,” “seeks,” “schedules,” “estimates,” “positions,” “pursues,” “may,” “can,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “budgets,” “outlook,” “trends,” “guidance,” “focus,” “on track,” “goals,” “objectives,” “strategies,” “opportunities,” “poised,” “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the company’s control and are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. The reader should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. Unless legally required, Chevron undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are: changing crude oil and natural gas prices and demand for our products, and production curtailments due to market conditions; crude oil production quotas or other actions that might be imposed by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and other producing countries; public health crises, such as pandemics (including coronavirus (COVID-19)) and epidemics, and any related government policies and actions; changing economic, regulatory and political environments in the various countries in which the company operates; general domestic and international economic and political conditions; changing refining, marketing and chemicals margins; the company’s ability to realize anticipated cost savings, expenditure reductions and efficiencies associated with enterprise transformation initiatives; actions of competitors or regulators; timing of exploration expenses; timing of crude oil liftings; the competitiveness of alternate-energy sources or product substitutes; technological developments; the results of operations and financial condition of the company’s suppliers, vendors, partners and equity affiliates, particularly during extended periods of low prices for crude oil and natural gas during the COVID-19 pandemic; the inability or failure of the company’s joint-venture partners to fund their share of operations and development activities; the potential failure to achieve expected net production from existing and future crude oil and natural gas development projects; potential delays in the development, construction or start-up of planned projects; the potential disruption or interruption of the company’s operations due to war, accidents, political events, civil unrest, severe weather, cyber threats, terrorist acts, or other natural or human causes beyond the company’s control; the potential liability for remedial actions or assessments under existing or future environmental regulations and litigation; significant operational, investment or product changes undertaken or required by existing or future environmental statutes and regulations, including international agreements and national or regional legislation and regulatory measures to limit or reduce greenhouse gas emissions; the potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation; the company’s ability to achieve the anticipated benefits from the acquisition of Noble Energy, Inc.; the company’s future acquisitions or dispositions of assets or shares or the delay or failure of such transactions to close based on required closing conditions; the potential for gains and losses from asset dispositions or impairments; government mandated sales, divestitures, recapitalizations, taxes and tax audits, tariffs, sanctions, changes in fiscal terms or restrictions on scope of company operations; foreign currency movements compared with the U.S. dollar; material reductions in corporate liquidity and access to debt markets; the receipt of required Board authorizations to pay future dividends; the effects of changed accounting rules under generally accepted accounting principles promulgated by rule-setting bodies; the company’s ability to identify and mitigate the risks and hazards inherent in operating in the global energy industry; and the factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” on pages 18 through 23 of the company’s 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Other unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed in this news release could also have material adverse effects on forward-looking statements.

Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Gevo, Inc.

Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” regarding Gevo, Inc. (“Gevo”) within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to a variety of matters, including, without limitation, statements related to expectations of the agreements between Gevo and Chevron, the potential investment in Gevo’s projects, and the volume of sustainable aviation fuel to be produced under the agreement, Gevo’s technology, Gevo’s products, and other statements that are not purely statements of historical fact. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Gevo and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Gevo undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Gevo believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve many risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Gevo in general, see the risk disclosures in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Gevo for the year ended December 31, 2020, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by Gevo.

Chevron Collaborating on Three Green Energy Categories

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Chevron Announces Multiple Green Energy Collaborations

 

In three big announcements, Chevron, a company that dates back to 1879, is demonstrating it will aggressively partner with and develop initiatives to reduce hydrocarbons in aviation, rail, shipping, and stationary power. The company is paving the way to provide customers with the new energy sources they believe will take us into a cleaner energy future.

The collaborations, proposed partnerships, and equity ownership are with Gevo (GEVO), a maker of corn-based aircraft and other fuels, Aces Delta, LLC, which is an advanced clean energy storage project owned by Mitsubishi Power and Magnum Development. And a collaboration with Caterpillar to build a hydrogen demonstration project for transportation and stationary power.

 

Chevron / GEVO – Intent to Pursue Aviation Fuel

In a letter of intent, dated September 9, Gevo and Chevron say they are expected to agree to jointly invest in building and operating one or more new facilities that would process corn to produce sustainable aviation fuel. The result is expected to lower the lifecycle carbon intensity of fuels used in the aviation industry. The new facilities would also produce proteins and corn oil.

Under the proposed collaboration, Gevo would operate its proprietary technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel and renewable blending components for motor gasoline. In addition to co-investing with Gevo, Chevron would have the right to offtake approximately 150 million gallons per year to market to customers.??

The proposed investment is subject to the negotiation of definitive agreements with customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval.

 

Chevron / Caterpillar Hydrogen Collaboration Agreement

In a press release announcing a collaboration agreement dated September 8, Caterpillar, and Chevron outline initiatives in hydrogen demonstration projects. The projects include transportation, stationary power, and prime power.

The goal of the collaborative effort is to confirm the feasibility and performance of hydrogen for use as a commercially viable alternative to traditional fuels for rail and marine use. They also will work to demonstrate hydrogen’s use as a main source of stationary power production.

As part of the collaboration, Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, agreed to demonstrate a hydrogen-fueled locomotive along with hydrogen-fueling infrastructure support. The rail project is expected to begin immediately at various locations across the United States.

 

Chevron /
Mitsubishi / Magnum Development Hydrogen Production and Storage

Chevron’s announcement on September 9 that it will acquire an equity interest in ACES Delta is another step the energy giant is making toward being a part of tomorrow’s cleaner energy.  Aces Delta is a joint venture between Mitsubishi Power and Magnum Development that owns the Advanced Clean Energy Storage project. This project will produce, store and transport clean electron hydrogen at utility-scale for power generation, transportation, and industrial applications in the western United States.

The initial venture is located in Utah, adjacent to the Intermountain Power Plant, which will use clean hydrogen to produce electricity with lower lifecycle carbon emissions. Future anticipated projects include the expansion of green hydrogen supply to other Western states and the construction of connecting hydrogen infrastructure to build a regional hydrogen production, transportation, and supply network.

Chevron is working to build demand for hydrogen and the supporting technologies in heavy-duty transportation and industrial sectors where decreasing greenhouse gases has proven itself difficult.  

 

Take-Away

The energy sector (XLE) is up 1.50% after an hour of trading (September 9), Chevron is up 1%, while the S&P rose only .33%. The combination of Chevron’s size, strength, and relationships, coupled with the technologies of companies it is partnering with to transition to more alternative fuels should help those fuels become more mainstream.

Traditional energy companies like Chevron were among the most challenged last year as transportation was brought to a crawl with the pandemic. Growing clean energy initiatives since then have continued to weigh on companies like the 140-year-old Chevron. The rapid-fire announcements this week that they have found clean energy “wingmen” would seem to benefit all involved.

 

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Chevron, Gevo Announce Intent to Pursue Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment


Chevron, Gevo Announce Intent to Pursue Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment

 

SAN RAMON, Calif. and ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), and Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) today announced a letter of intent to jointly invest in building and operating one or more new facilities that would process inedible corn to produce sustainable aviation fuel, which can lower the lifecycle carbon intensity of fuels used in the aviation industry. The new facilities would also produce proteins and corn oil.

Through the proposed collaboration, Gevo would operate its proprietary technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel and renewable blending components for motor gasoline to lower its lifecycle carbon intensity. In addition to co-investing with Gevo in one or more projects, Chevron would have the right to offtake approximately 150 million gallons per year to market to customers.

“Chevron is providing our customers with next-generation renewable fuels that can help them lower their overall carbon footprint,” said Mark Nelson, executive vice president of Downstream & Chemicals for Chevron. “This potential investment leverages Gevo’s innovative approach to producing sustainable aviation fuel, complementing other renewable fuels investments we are making as part of our higher returns, lower carbon strategy.”

“We are pleased to collaborate with Chevron, who is willing to co-invest in building out Gevo’s capacity to produce renewable, high-performing hydrocarbons that can be used in existing equipment and engines. Chevron’s advantaged market position would allow it to offtake production from this venture, helping to place sustainable aviation fuel with airline customers,” commented Dr. Patrick Gruber, chief executive officer of Gevo.

The proposed investment is subject to the negotiation of definitive agreements with customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval. Further information regarding the letter of intent between Gevo and Chevron U.S.A. can be found in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Gevo with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 9, 2021.

Contacts

Tyler Kruzich, Chevron

Phone: 925-549-8686

Email: tkruzich@chevron.com

Gevo Investor and Media Contact

Phone: (720) 647-9605

Email: IR@gevo.com

About Chevron

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry. To advance a lower-carbon future, we are focused on cost efficiently lowering our carbon intensity, increasing renewables and offsets in support of our business, and investing in low-carbon technologies that enable commercial solutions. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com .

About Gevo, Inc.

Gevo’s mission is to transform renewable energy and carbon into energy-dense liquid hydrocarbons. These liquid hydrocarbons can be used for drop-in transportation fuels such as gasoline, jet fuel and diesel fuel, that when burned have potential to yield net-zero greenhouse gas emissions when measured across the full life cycle of the products. Gevo uses low-carbon renewable resource-based carbohydrates as raw materials, and is in an advanced state of developing renewable electricity and renewable natural gas for use in production processes, resulting in low-carbon fuels with substantially reduced carbon intensity (the level of greenhouse gas emissions compared to standard petroleum fossil-based fuels across their life cycle). Gevo’s products perform as well or better than traditional fossil-based fuels in infrastructure and engines, but with substantially reduced greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to addressing the problems of fuels, Gevo’s technology also enables certain plastics, such as polyester, to be made with more sustainable ingredients. Gevo’s ability to penetrate the growing low-carbon fuels market depends on the price of oil and the value of abating carbon emissions that would otherwise increase greenhouse gas emissions. Gevo believes that its proven, patented technology enabling the use of a variety of low-carbon sustainable feedstocks to produce price-competitive low-carbon products such as gasoline components, jet fuel and diesel fuel yields the potential to generate project and corporate returns that justify the build-out of a multi-billion-dollar business.

Gevo believes that the Argonne National Laboratory GREET model is the best available standard of scientific-based measurement for life cycle inventory or LCI. Learn more at Gevo’s website: www.gevo.com

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS RELEVANT TO FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF “SAFE HARBOR” PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to Chevron’s operations that are based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about the petroleum, chemicals and other energy-related industries. Words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “advances,” “commits,” “drives,” “aims,” “forecasts,” “projects,” “believes,” “approaches,” “seeks,” “schedules,” “estimates,” “positions,” “pursues,” “may,” “can,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “budgets,” “outlook,” “trends,” “guidance,” “focus,” “on track,” “goals,” “objectives,” “strategies,” “opportunities,” “poised,” “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the company’s control and are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. The reader should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. Unless legally required, Chevron undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are: changing crude oil and natural gas prices and demand for our products, and production curtailments due to market conditions; crude oil production quotas or other actions that might be imposed by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and other producing countries; public health crises, such as pandemics (including coronavirus (COVID-19)) and epidemics, and any related government policies and actions; changing economic, regulatory and political environments in the various countries in which the company operates; general domestic and international economic and political conditions; changing refining, marketing and chemicals margins; the company’s ability to realize anticipated cost savings, expenditure reductions and efficiencies associated with enterprise transformation initiatives; actions of competitors or regulators; timing of exploration expenses; timing of crude oil liftings; the competitiveness of alternate-energy sources or product substitutes; technological developments; the results of operations and financial condition of the company’s suppliers, vendors, partners and equity affiliates, particularly during extended periods of low prices for crude oil and natural gas during the COVID-19 pandemic; the inability or failure of the company’s joint-venture partners to fund their share of operations and development activities; the potential failure to achieve expected net production from existing and future crude oil and natural gas development projects; potential delays in the development, construction or start-up of planned projects; the potential disruption or interruption of the company’s operations due to war, accidents, political events, civil unrest, severe weather, cyber threats, terrorist acts, or other natural or human causes beyond the company’s control; the potential liability for remedial actions or assessments under existing or future environmental regulations and litigation; significant operational, investment or product changes undertaken or required by existing or future environmental statutes and regulations, including international agreements and national or regional legislation and regulatory measures to limit or reduce greenhouse gas emissions; the potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation; the company’s ability to achieve the anticipated benefits from the acquisition of Noble Energy, Inc.; the company’s future acquisitions or dispositions of assets or shares or the delay or failure of such transactions to close based on required closing conditions; the potential for gains and losses from asset dispositions or impairments; government mandated sales, divestitures, recapitalizations, taxes and tax audits, tariffs, sanctions, changes in fiscal terms or restrictions on scope of company operations; foreign currency movements compared with the U.S. dollar; material reductions in corporate liquidity and access to debt markets; the receipt of required Board authorizations to pay future dividends; the effects of changed accounting rules under generally accepted accounting principles promulgated by rule-setting bodies; the company’s ability to identify and mitigate the risks and hazards inherent in operating in the global energy industry; and the factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” on pages 18 through 23 of the company’s 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Other unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed in this news release could also have material adverse effects on forward-looking statements.

Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Gevo, Inc.

Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” regarding Gevo, Inc. (“Gevo”) within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to a variety of matters, including, without limitation, statements related to expectations of the agreements between Gevo and Chevron, the potential investment in Gevo’s projects, and the volume of sustainable aviation fuel to be produced under the agreement, Gevo’s technology, Gevo’s products, and other statements that are not purely statements of historical fact. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Gevo and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Gevo undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Gevo believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve many risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Gevo in general, see the risk disclosures in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Gevo for the year ended December 31, 2020, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by Gevo.

InPlay Oil (IPOOF)(IPO:CA) – New 2022 Guidance Highlights Value of Stock, Price Target Raised

Thursday, September 09, 2021

InPlay Oil (IPOOF)(IPO:CA)
New 2022 Guidance Highlights Value of Stock, Price Target Raised

As of April 24, 2020, Noble Capital Markets research on InPlay Oil is published under ticker symbols (IPOOF and IPO:CA). The price target is in USD and based on ticker symbol IPOOF. Research reports dated prior to April 24, 2020 may not follow these guidelines and could account for a variance in the price target. InPlay Oil is a junior oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in Alberta focused on light oil production. The company operates long-lived, low-decline properties with drilling development and enhanced oil recovery potential as well as undeveloped lands with exploration possibilities. The common shares of InPlay trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol IPO and the OTCQZ Exchange under the symbol IPOOF.

Michael Heim, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    InPlay management gave updated end-of-the-year and initial 2022 production and cash flow guidance. Guidance was above our expectations, reflecting the strong performance of recent wells drilled in the Pembina Cardium. Production guidance for 2021 at the high end of the previous range of 5,500-5,750 boe/d is above our model assumptions of 5,613 boe/d. Initial guidance for 2022 is even more impressive at 6,300-6,550 boe/d versus our assumptions of 5,894 boe/d. The company has increased its capital budget and clearly expects favorable drilling results at Pembina to continue.

    Favorable production means higher cash flow.  Management estimates that based on current energy prices, it will generate Adjusted Funds Flow of C$71.5-$74.5 million in 2022. This is significantly above our estimate of C$47.3 million and is roughly equal to the current market capitalization of the company on the Canadian exchange. Estimated free cash flow of C$38-$40 million will allow the company to …



This Company Sponsored Research is provided by Noble Capital Markets, Inc., a FINRA and S.E.C. registered broker-dealer (B/D).

*Analyst certification and important disclosures included in the full report. NOTE: investment decisions should not be based upon the content of this research summary.  Proper due diligence is required before making any investment decision. 

enCore Energy Corp. (ENCUF)(EU:CA) – enCore Combines with Azarga Uranium

Wednesday, September 08, 2021

enCore Energy Corp. (ENCUF)(EU:CA)
enCore Combines with Azarga Uranium

enCore Energy Corp together with its subsidiary, is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of resource properties. The company holds the Marquez project in New Mexico as well as the dominant land position in Arizona with additional other properties in Utah and Wyoming. The firm also owns or has access to North American and global uranium data including the Union Carbide, US Smelting and Refining, UV Industries, and Rancher’s Exploration databases in addition to a collection of geophysical data for the high-grade Northern Arizona Breccia Pipe District.

Michael Heim, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    enCore Energy and Azarga Uranium agree to merge. The merger will combine enCore’s leading position as an aggregator of domestic uranium assets and controller of in-situ processing plants with Azarga’s ownership of several high-grade, low-cost in-situ exploratory projects. We think the combination makes sense for both companies and see the announcement as a continuation of enCore’s goal of becoming the leading uranium ISR producer in the U.S.

    Why it makes sense for Azarga.  Azarga shareholders receive 0.375 shares worth $0.71 per share, a 31% premium. Azarga gains a partner with experience as a uranium aggregator, a strong balance sheet (C$5m cash + C$12m inventory and no debt), and control of permitted processing plants. Azarga was going to need to bring in a partner to develop its Dewey Burdock project (initial capital costs of US32m) …



This Company Sponsored Research is provided by Noble Capital Markets, Inc., a FINRA and S.E.C. registered broker-dealer (B/D).

*Analyst certification and important disclosures included in the full report. NOTE: investment decisions should not be based upon the content of this research summary.  Proper due diligence is required before making any investment decision. 

Release – Gevo Announces Plans for Hydrocarbon-Process Pilot Unit at Luverne Facility


Gevo Announces Plans for Hydrocarbon-Process Pilot Unit at Luverne Facility

 

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., September 7, 2021 — Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), announced that it plans to install an alcohol-to-hydrocarbon process pilot unit at its facility located in Luverne, Minnesota (the “Luverne Facility”). The pilot unit is being designed to produce market development quantities of sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”), renewable premium gasoline, other renewable fuel products, as well as provide capability to supply market development quantities of chemical products. The installation is estimated to begin in Q3 2022 with startup demonstration production expected in Q4 2022.

In addition, we expect to test and evaluate certain potential unit operations that may be incorporated into Gevo’s state-of-the-art Net-Zero 1 production facility that is expected to begin production in 2024 in Lake Preston, South Dakota. Installation of the pilot unit at the Gevo-Luverne facility is part of the plan to use the facility as a technology development and piloting site. The pilot unit will also be used in training of employees for Net-Zero 1 and other future projects.

“The work we do at the Luverne facility will be critical in establishing a smooth startup of Net-Zero 1 and future Net-Zero projects for ramping up capacity right out of the gate,” stated Dr. Paul Bloom, Chief Carbon & Innovation Officer of Gevo. Dr. Bloom continued, “We also plan to use the new pilot capability to support our robust pipeline of new renewable fuel and chemical projects in the future, which is also a first step in converting Luverne into a hydrocarbon facility. We couldn’t do that effectively without the support we’ve received from the City of Luverne and the State of Minnesota. We’re excited to bring more high-quality jobs to the area and to continue to be a part of the Luverne community.”

Agri-Energy, LLC, Gevo’s wholly-owned subsidiary that owns the Luverne Facility, rehired multiple former employees in the beginning of August, and is in the process of hiring additional employees to produce the isobutanol (IBA) that is the feedstock for the hydrocarbon pilot unit. Additional operations staff will be required for the hydrocarbon production, though a certain number cannot yet be attributed to it.

About Gevo
Gevo’s mission is to transform renewable energy and carbon into energy-dense liquid hydrocarbons. These liquid hydrocarbons can be used for drop-in transportation fuels such as gasoline, jet fuel and diesel fuel, that when burned have potential to yield net-zero greenhouse gas emissions when measured across the full life cycle of the products. Gevo uses low-carbon renewable resource-based carbohydrates as raw materials, and is in an advanced state of developing renewable electricity and renewable natural gas for use in production processes, resulting in low-carbon fuels with substantially reduced carbon intensity (the level of greenhouse gas emissions compared to standard petroleum fossil-based fuels across their life cycle). Gevo’s products perform as well or better than traditional fossil-based fuels in infrastructure and engines, but with substantially reduced greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to addressing the problems of fuels, Gevo’s technology also enables certain plastics, such as polyester, to be made with more sustainable ingredients. Gevo’s ability to penetrate the growing low-carbon fuels market depends on the price of oil and the value of abating carbon emissions that would otherwise increase greenhouse gas emissions. Gevo believes that its proven, patented technology enabling the use of a variety of low-carbon sustainable feedstocks to produce price-competitive low-carbon products such as gasoline components, jet fuel and diesel fuel yields the potential to generate project and corporate returns that justify the build-out of a multi-billion-dollar business.

Gevo believes that the Argonne National Laboratory GREET model is the best available standard of scientific-based measurement for life cycle inventory or LCI. Learn more at Gevo’s website: www.gevo.com

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to a variety of matters, without limitation, including the Luverne Facility, the Luverne Facility’s ability to produce IBA, SAF or other products, the Net-Zero 1 project, Gevo’s technology, Gevo’s products, and other statements that are not purely statements of historical fact. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Gevo and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Gevo undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Gevo believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve many risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Gevo in general, see the risk disclosures in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Gevo for the year ended December 31, 2020, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by Gevo.

 

Investor and Media Contact
IR@gevo.com

+1 720-647-9605

Gevo Announces Plans for Hydrocarbon-Process Pilot Unit at Luverne Facility


Gevo Announces Plans for Hydrocarbon-Process Pilot Unit at Luverne Facility

 

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., September 7, 2021 — Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), announced that it plans to install an alcohol-to-hydrocarbon process pilot unit at its facility located in Luverne, Minnesota (the “Luverne Facility”). The pilot unit is being designed to produce market development quantities of sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”), renewable premium gasoline, other renewable fuel products, as well as provide capability to supply market development quantities of chemical products. The installation is estimated to begin in Q3 2022 with startup demonstration production expected in Q4 2022.

In addition, we expect to test and evaluate certain potential unit operations that may be incorporated into Gevo’s state-of-the-art Net-Zero 1 production facility that is expected to begin production in 2024 in Lake Preston, South Dakota. Installation of the pilot unit at the Gevo-Luverne facility is part of the plan to use the facility as a technology development and piloting site. The pilot unit will also be used in training of employees for Net-Zero 1 and other future projects.

“The work we do at the Luverne facility will be critical in establishing a smooth startup of Net-Zero 1 and future Net-Zero projects for ramping up capacity right out of the gate,” stated Dr. Paul Bloom, Chief Carbon & Innovation Officer of Gevo. Dr. Bloom continued, “We also plan to use the new pilot capability to support our robust pipeline of new renewable fuel and chemical projects in the future, which is also a first step in converting Luverne into a hydrocarbon facility. We couldn’t do that effectively without the support we’ve received from the City of Luverne and the State of Minnesota. We’re excited to bring more high-quality jobs to the area and to continue to be a part of the Luverne community.”

Agri-Energy, LLC, Gevo’s wholly-owned subsidiary that owns the Luverne Facility, rehired multiple former employees in the beginning of August, and is in the process of hiring additional employees to produce the isobutanol (IBA) that is the feedstock for the hydrocarbon pilot unit. Additional operations staff will be required for the hydrocarbon production, though a certain number cannot yet be attributed to it.

About Gevo
Gevo’s mission is to transform renewable energy and carbon into energy-dense liquid hydrocarbons. These liquid hydrocarbons can be used for drop-in transportation fuels such as gasoline, jet fuel and diesel fuel, that when burned have potential to yield net-zero greenhouse gas emissions when measured across the full life cycle of the products. Gevo uses low-carbon renewable resource-based carbohydrates as raw materials, and is in an advanced state of developing renewable electricity and renewable natural gas for use in production processes, resulting in low-carbon fuels with substantially reduced carbon intensity (the level of greenhouse gas emissions compared to standard petroleum fossil-based fuels across their life cycle). Gevo’s products perform as well or better than traditional fossil-based fuels in infrastructure and engines, but with substantially reduced greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to addressing the problems of fuels, Gevo’s technology also enables certain plastics, such as polyester, to be made with more sustainable ingredients. Gevo’s ability to penetrate the growing low-carbon fuels market depends on the price of oil and the value of abating carbon emissions that would otherwise increase greenhouse gas emissions. Gevo believes that its proven, patented technology enabling the use of a variety of low-carbon sustainable feedstocks to produce price-competitive low-carbon products such as gasoline components, jet fuel and diesel fuel yields the potential to generate project and corporate returns that justify the build-out of a multi-billion-dollar business.

Gevo believes that the Argonne National Laboratory GREET model is the best available standard of scientific-based measurement for life cycle inventory or LCI. Learn more at Gevo’s website: www.gevo.com

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to a variety of matters, without limitation, including the Luverne Facility, the Luverne Facility’s ability to produce IBA, SAF or other products, the Net-Zero 1 project, Gevo’s technology, Gevo’s products, and other statements that are not purely statements of historical fact. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Gevo and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Gevo undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Gevo believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve many risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Gevo in general, see the risk disclosures in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Gevo for the year ended December 31, 2020, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by Gevo.

 

Investor and Media Contact
IR@gevo.com

+1 720-647-9605

Uranium Mining Stocks are on Fire Heres Why


Image Credit: IAEA ImageBank (Flickr)

Why Uranium Mining Stocks Can Continue Climbing Higher

 

Uranium futures prices have put in an incredible performance since mid-August. With a 22.8% rise in 15 trading days, the commodity has amassed more than 1.5% per day. By contrast, the S&P 500 also had a better than normal run, it grew a total of 1.35% during the same period. Uranium (U308), now priced at $37.20 per 250 lbs. is well above its six-year high, and growing demand seems to want to pull it higher.

More incredible performances than this can be found in the stock market while looking at mining stocks that are working to supply both reactors and more recently investment funds that hold U308 for their shareholders.

 

 

Examples of U308 Mining Company Performance

Two U.S. companies involved in different aspects of mining the yellow metal are Energy Fuels (UUUU) and enCore Energy (ENCUF).

Energy Fuels is the leading U.S. producer of uranium and is also a sizeable U.S. producer of vanadium and an emerging player in the rare earth segment. It stands to continue to benefit from the tight supply and increasing demand by utilities and investors. The other, enCore Energy, is currently a uranium developer focused on becoming a leading in-situ recovery (ISR) uranium producer. The ISR process removes the uranium from the ground while leaving the host rock in place.

Energy Fuels (UUUU) has far outperformed the spot price of uranium during the period beginning August 16. In fact, having moved from $4.77 to $6.30, shareholders have experienced a 32% gain in value.

 

 

enCore Energy has also outperformed the massive commodity price performance. The developer saw its shares rise from $0.95 at the open on August 16, to 1.54% after the open today. This equates to a 62% increase. That average is over 4% per trading day.

 

 

Certainly, the pace of growth can not continue straight up for U308 or uranium-related companies, but the supply coming onto the market is not expected to keep pace with demand. This economic basic of price discovery should continue to help boost the companies that are bringing more of the energy source to market.

Take-Away

Some uranium mining companies have experienced a meteoric rise that has been outperforming almost every other sector. Understanding the differences between an exploration company, a developer, and a producer can help you navigate and sort opportunities.  Earlier this week Channelchek held a Uranium Investor
Forum
featuring seven different companies including the two mentioned in this article. To dig deeper into the investment potential of uranium, and the specifics of these companies, the banner below will bring you to the video replay of this invaluable forum.

 

Noble Capital Markets Uranium Power Players Investor Forum

Watch all the replays from the Noble Uranium Power Players Investor Forum, a virtual conference bringing together leading companies involved in the exploration and production of uranium. Noble Capital Markets senior uranium analyst Michael Heim guides the companies through a question and answer session following each presentation.
Watch The Replays

 

Sources:

Channelchek.com

Koyfin.com

Uranium Mining Stocks are on Fire, Here’s Why


Image Credit: IAEA ImageBank (Flickr)

Why Uranium Mining Stocks Can Continue Climbing Higher

 

Uranium futures prices have put in an incredible performance since mid-August. With a 22.8% rise in 15 trading days, the commodity has amassed more than 1.5% per day. By contrast, the S&P 500 also had a better than normal run, it grew a total of 1.35% during the same period. Uranium (U308), now priced at $37.20 per 250 lbs. is well above its six-year high, and growing demand seems to want to pull it higher.

More incredible performances than this can be found in the stock market while looking at mining stocks that are working to supply both reactors and more recently investment funds that hold U308 for their shareholders.

 

 

Examples of U308 Mining Company Performance

Two U.S. companies involved in different aspects of mining the yellow metal are Energy Fuels (UUUU) and enCore Energy (ENCUF).

Energy Fuels is the leading U.S. producer of uranium and is also a sizeable U.S. producer of vanadium and an emerging player in the rare earth segment. It stands to continue to benefit from the tight supply and increasing demand by utilities and investors. The other, enCore Energy, is currently a uranium developer focused on becoming a leading in-situ recovery (ISR) uranium producer. The ISR process removes the uranium from the ground while leaving the host rock in place.

Energy Fuels (UUUU) has far outperformed the spot price of uranium during the period beginning August 16. In fact, having moved from $4.77 to $6.30, shareholders have experienced a 32% gain in value.

 

 

enCore Energy has also outperformed the massive commodity price performance. The developer saw its shares rise from $0.95 at the open on August 16, to 1.54% after the open today. This equates to a 62% increase. That average is over 4% per trading day.

 

 

Certainly, the pace of growth can not continue straight up for U308 or uranium-related companies, but the supply coming onto the market is not expected to keep pace with demand. This economic basic of price discovery should continue to help boost the companies that are bringing more of the energy source to market.

Take-Away

Some uranium mining companies have experienced a meteoric rise that has been outperforming almost every other sector. Understanding the differences between an exploration company, a developer, and a producer can help you navigate and sort opportunities.  Earlier this week Channelchek held a Uranium Investor
Forum
featuring seven different companies including the two mentioned in this article. To dig deeper into the investment potential of uranium, and the specifics of these companies, the banner below will bring you to the video replay of this invaluable forum.

 

Noble Capital Markets Uranium Power Players Investor Forum

Watch all the replays from the Noble Uranium Power Players Investor Forum, a virtual conference bringing together leading companies involved in the exploration and production of uranium. Noble Capital Markets senior uranium analyst Michael Heim guides the companies through a question and answer session following each presentation.
Watch The Replays

 

Sources:

Channelchek.com

Koyfin.com

Release – Energy Fuels Issues Reminder Regarding Expiration of Warrants

 

 


Energy Fuels Issues Reminder Regarding Expiration of Warrants

 

LAKEWOOD, Colo.Sept. 2, 2021 /CNW/ – Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) (“Energy Fuels” or the “Company“) today reminds holders of its outstanding common share purchase warrants (CUSIP: 292671179 / ISIN: CA2926711797) (the “Warrants“) that the Warrants will expire at 5:00 p.m. Toronto time on Monday, September 20, 2021 (“Time of Expiry“). The corresponding Warrant Indenture dated as of September 20, 2016 (the “Indenture“) by and among Energy Fuels, CST Trust Company (the “Canadian Warrant Agent” or “AST“) and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (the “U.S. Warrant Agent“) may be viewed on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Electronic Document Gathering and Retrieval System (“EDGAR“) at https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1385849/000106299316011518/exhibit4-1.htm, as summarized in a Form 51-102F3 Material Change Report filed September 20, 2016 with the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR“), which may be viewed at www.sedar.com.

Any Warrants not exercised prior to 5:00 p.m. Toronto time on September 20, 2021 will expire and become void, and the holder will no longer be able to exercise such voided Warrants. As the Warrants are currently “in-the-money,” the Company recommends that Warrant holders take appropriate steps to protect their investment.

All capitalized terms used herein that are not otherwise defined shall have the meanings set forth in the Indenture.

The Warrants trade on the NYSE American (the “NYSE“) under the symbol UUUU-WT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX“) under the symbol EFR.WT. The NYSE notified Energy Fuels that it will suspend trading in the Warrants after the close of trading on September 15, 2021 so that trades can be timely settled by September 20, 2021. The TSX, however, will not suspend trading in the Warrants until market close on September 20, 2021.

As of August 31, 2021, there were 2,107,004 Warrants outstanding. Each whole Warrant represents the right to purchase one (1) common share in the capital stock of Energy Fuels (a “Common Share“) at an exercise price of USD$2.45 per Common Share.

Further information on the Warrants may be requested from, and further questions may be directed to, the Company at investorinfo@energyfuels.com. Answers to commonly asked questions are as follows:  

  • How many Warrants were issued pursuant to the Indenture?
    4,168,750 Warrants as of the date of the Indenture.

  • Where do I send my Warrants in order to exercise them?
    All required documentation must be sent to AST’s Corporate Actions Department per the following instructions:

By Hand, Courier or Registered Mail

By Mail (Except Registered Mail)

1 Toronto Street

P. O. Box 1036

Suite 1200

Adelaide Street Postal Station

Toronto, Ontario

Toronto, Ontario

M5C 2V6

M5C 2K4

Attention: Corporate Actions

Attention: Corporate Actions

 

  • What documentation is required in order to exercise my Warrants?
    1. Original warrant certificate with the Subscription Form on the back filled out completely; and

    2. Payment to the AST Corporate Actions Department. 
               *Certified cheques should be made payable to AST TRUST COMPANY (CANADA).

In addition, if the Warrants are held in the name of a corporate/business entity rather than an individual:

3. A corporate resolution from the entity designating an authorized official to sign on its behalf; and 
         *Must submit an original, dated within the last six (6) months
         *Subscription Form must be signed exactly as authorized in the resolution

4. If the entity has a single director, either a medallion stamp affixed to the Subscription Form or a notary stamp at the bottom of the corporate resolution.

  • May I wire funds to AST to cover the cost of my exercise rather than by way of a certified cheque?
    Yes. Please contact the Company for the relevant wiring instructions.

  • Where may I direct questions about my Warrants or the status of a previously submitted exercise?
    Questions should be directed to AST at 1-800-387-0825 (in North America) or (416) 682-3860 (outside North America) or by sending an e-mail to inquiries@astfinancial.com.

  • How long will it take to receive my Common Shares following an exercise of Warrants?
    As a part of a warrant holder’s exercise process, AST’s Corporate Actions Department sends a requisition to the U.S. Warrant Agent to issue the Common Shares, and simultaneously sends the exercise funds to Energy Fuels as compensation so that the Common Shares are fully paid and non-assessable as of the issuance date. Receipt of such requisition, confirmation of the Company’s receipt of funds, and the resulting Common Share issuance typically takes up to 2-3 weeks in total. However, this timeframe is provided for reference only and in no way represents a commitment or obligation of Energy Fuels, AST or the U.S. Warrant Agent.

  • Can I exercise my Warrants electronically?
    No, there is no way to do so.

  • Can I exercise my Warrants directly through Energy Fuels rather than sending my exercise and payment to AST?
    No, all documentation must go through AST and in accordance with the terms of the Indenture.

  • Is there a process at AST to expedite my exercise?
    No, there is no way to do so. Exercises are processed in the order in which they are received, and a significant number of exercises are currently being processed and are expected to come in prior to the Time of Expiry.

  • Are the Common Shares that result from my exercise of Warrants free-trading?
    Yes.

  • Do the Warrants use an American-style exercise (i.e., can they be exercised at any time at the warrant holder’s option)?
    Yes, up to the Time of Expiry, except as limited by Article 4.9(b) of the Indenture (setting a Beneficial Ownership Limitation of 4.99%).

The above responses are meant to provide general clarification only. It remains the sole obligation of the warrant holder to ensure that all relevant terms in the Indenture are followed in exercising any Warrants held.

As noted, above, any Warrants not exercised prior to 5:00 p.m. Toronto time on September 20, 2021, will expire and become void, and the holder will no longer be able to exercise such voided Warrants.

About Energy Fuels: Energy Fuels is a leading U.S.-based uranium mining company, supplying U3O8 to major nuclear utilities. The Company also produces vanadium from certain of its projects, as market conditions warrant, and is ramping up to commercial-scale production of RE Carbonate in 2021. Its corporate offices are in Lakewood, Colorado near Denver, and all of its assets and employees are in the United States. Energy Fuels holds three of America’s key uranium production centers: the White Mesa Mill in Utah, the Nichols Ranch ISR Project in Wyoming, and the Alta Mesa ISR Project in Texas. The White Mesa Mill is the only conventional uranium mill operating in the U.S. today, has a licensed capacity of over 8 million pounds of U3O8 per year, and has the ability to produce vanadium when market conditions warrant, as well as RE Carbonate from various uranium-bearing ores. The Nichols Ranch ISR Project is currently on standby and has a licensed capacity of 2 million pounds of U3O8 per year. The Alta Mesa ISR Project is also currently on standby. In addition to the above production facilities, Energy Fuels also has one of the largest NI 43-101 compliant uranium resource portfolios in the U.S. and several uranium and uranium/vanadium mining projects on standby and in various stages of permitting and development. The primary trading market for Energy Fuels’ common shares is the NYSE American under the trading symbol “UUUU,” and the Company’s common shares are also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “EFR.” Energy Fuels’ website is www.energyfuels.com.

SOURCE Energy Fuels Inc.

For further information: Investor Inquiries: Energy Fuels Inc., Curtis Moore, VP – Marketing and Corporate Development, (303) 974-2140 or Toll free: (888) 864-2125, investorinfo@energyfuels.com, www.energyfuels.com

Energy Fuels Issues Reminder Regarding Expiration of Warrants

 

 


Energy Fuels Issues Reminder Regarding Expiration of Warrants

 

LAKEWOOD, Colo.Sept. 2, 2021 /CNW/ – Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) (“Energy Fuels” or the “Company“) today reminds holders of its outstanding common share purchase warrants (CUSIP: 292671179 / ISIN: CA2926711797) (the “Warrants“) that the Warrants will expire at 5:00 p.m. Toronto time on Monday, September 20, 2021 (“Time of Expiry“). The corresponding Warrant Indenture dated as of September 20, 2016 (the “Indenture“) by and among Energy Fuels, CST Trust Company (the “Canadian Warrant Agent” or “AST“) and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (the “U.S. Warrant Agent“) may be viewed on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Electronic Document Gathering and Retrieval System (“EDGAR“) at https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1385849/000106299316011518/exhibit4-1.htm, as summarized in a Form 51-102F3 Material Change Report filed September 20, 2016 with the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR“), which may be viewed at www.sedar.com.

Any Warrants not exercised prior to 5:00 p.m. Toronto time on September 20, 2021 will expire and become void, and the holder will no longer be able to exercise such voided Warrants. As the Warrants are currently “in-the-money,” the Company recommends that Warrant holders take appropriate steps to protect their investment.

All capitalized terms used herein that are not otherwise defined shall have the meanings set forth in the Indenture.

The Warrants trade on the NYSE American (the “NYSE“) under the symbol UUUU-WT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX“) under the symbol EFR.WT. The NYSE notified Energy Fuels that it will suspend trading in the Warrants after the close of trading on September 15, 2021 so that trades can be timely settled by September 20, 2021. The TSX, however, will not suspend trading in the Warrants until market close on September 20, 2021.

As of August 31, 2021, there were 2,107,004 Warrants outstanding. Each whole Warrant represents the right to purchase one (1) common share in the capital stock of Energy Fuels (a “Common Share“) at an exercise price of USD$2.45 per Common Share.

Further information on the Warrants may be requested from, and further questions may be directed to, the Company at investorinfo@energyfuels.com. Answers to commonly asked questions are as follows:  

  • How many Warrants were issued pursuant to the Indenture?
    4,168,750 Warrants as of the date of the Indenture.

  • Where do I send my Warrants in order to exercise them?
    All required documentation must be sent to AST’s Corporate Actions Department per the following instructions:

By Hand, Courier or Registered Mail

By Mail (Except Registered Mail)

1 Toronto Street

P. O. Box 1036

Suite 1200

Adelaide Street Postal Station

Toronto, Ontario

Toronto, Ontario

M5C 2V6

M5C 2K4

Attention: Corporate Actions

Attention: Corporate Actions

 

  • What documentation is required in order to exercise my Warrants?
    1. Original warrant certificate with the Subscription Form on the back filled out completely; and

    2. Payment to the AST Corporate Actions Department. 
               *Certified cheques should be made payable to AST TRUST COMPANY (CANADA).

In addition, if the Warrants are held in the name of a corporate/business entity rather than an individual:

3. A corporate resolution from the entity designating an authorized official to sign on its behalf; and 
         *Must submit an original, dated within the last six (6) months
         *Subscription Form must be signed exactly as authorized in the resolution

4. If the entity has a single director, either a medallion stamp affixed to the Subscription Form or a notary stamp at the bottom of the corporate resolution.

  • May I wire funds to AST to cover the cost of my exercise rather than by way of a certified cheque?
    Yes. Please contact the Company for the relevant wiring instructions.

  • Where may I direct questions about my Warrants or the status of a previously submitted exercise?
    Questions should be directed to AST at 1-800-387-0825 (in North America) or (416) 682-3860 (outside North America) or by sending an e-mail to inquiries@astfinancial.com.

  • How long will it take to receive my Common Shares following an exercise of Warrants?
    As a part of a warrant holder’s exercise process, AST’s Corporate Actions Department sends a requisition to the U.S. Warrant Agent to issue the Common Shares, and simultaneously sends the exercise funds to Energy Fuels as compensation so that the Common Shares are fully paid and non-assessable as of the issuance date. Receipt of such requisition, confirmation of the Company’s receipt of funds, and the resulting Common Share issuance typically takes up to 2-3 weeks in total. However, this timeframe is provided for reference only and in no way represents a commitment or obligation of Energy Fuels, AST or the U.S. Warrant Agent.

  • Can I exercise my Warrants electronically?
    No, there is no way to do so.

  • Can I exercise my Warrants directly through Energy Fuels rather than sending my exercise and payment to AST?
    No, all documentation must go through AST and in accordance with the terms of the Indenture.

  • Is there a process at AST to expedite my exercise?
    No, there is no way to do so. Exercises are processed in the order in which they are received, and a significant number of exercises are currently being processed and are expected to come in prior to the Time of Expiry.

  • Are the Common Shares that result from my exercise of Warrants free-trading?
    Yes.

  • Do the Warrants use an American-style exercise (i.e., can they be exercised at any time at the warrant holder’s option)?
    Yes, up to the Time of Expiry, except as limited by Article 4.9(b) of the Indenture (setting a Beneficial Ownership Limitation of 4.99%).

The above responses are meant to provide general clarification only. It remains the sole obligation of the warrant holder to ensure that all relevant terms in the Indenture are followed in exercising any Warrants held.

As noted, above, any Warrants not exercised prior to 5:00 p.m. Toronto time on September 20, 2021, will expire and become void, and the holder will no longer be able to exercise such voided Warrants.

About Energy Fuels: Energy Fuels is a leading U.S.-based uranium mining company, supplying U3O8 to major nuclear utilities. The Company also produces vanadium from certain of its projects, as market conditions warrant, and is ramping up to commercial-scale production of RE Carbonate in 2021. Its corporate offices are in Lakewood, Colorado near Denver, and all of its assets and employees are in the United States. Energy Fuels holds three of America’s key uranium production centers: the White Mesa Mill in Utah, the Nichols Ranch ISR Project in Wyoming, and the Alta Mesa ISR Project in Texas. The White Mesa Mill is the only conventional uranium mill operating in the U.S. today, has a licensed capacity of over 8 million pounds of U3O8 per year, and has the ability to produce vanadium when market conditions warrant, as well as RE Carbonate from various uranium-bearing ores. The Nichols Ranch ISR Project is currently on standby and has a licensed capacity of 2 million pounds of U3O8 per year. The Alta Mesa ISR Project is also currently on standby. In addition to the above production facilities, Energy Fuels also has one of the largest NI 43-101 compliant uranium resource portfolios in the U.S. and several uranium and uranium/vanadium mining projects on standby and in various stages of permitting and development. The primary trading market for Energy Fuels’ common shares is the NYSE American under the trading symbol “UUUU,” and the Company’s common shares are also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “EFR.” Energy Fuels’ website is www.energyfuels.com.

SOURCE Energy Fuels Inc.

For further information: Investor Inquiries: Energy Fuels Inc., Curtis Moore, VP – Marketing and Corporate Development, (303) 974-2140 or Toll free: (888) 864-2125, investorinfo@energyfuels.com, www.energyfuels.com

Release – Capstone Green Energy Announces the Appointment of Ping Fu Former CEO of Geomagic to the Board of Directors

 


Capstone Green Energy Announces the Appointment of Ping Fu, Former CEO of Geomagic, to the Board of Directors

 

Holly Van Deursen Retires from Capstone Board of Directors After Serving 14 Years

VAN NUYS, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 1, 2021 / Capstone Green Energy Corporation (www.CapstoneGreenEnergy.com) (NASDAQ:CGRN), a global leader in carbon reduction and on-site resilient green energy solutions, announced that Ping Fu was elected to its Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on August 27, 2021. In addition, Ms. Fu will serve on the Capstone Green Energy Audit and Governance and Sustainability Committees. Ms. Fu currently serves on Boards of Directors for Live Nation Entertainment (LYV), The Long Now Foundation, and Burning Man. She also serves as an Advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Honored as Inc. magazine’s 2005 Entrepreneur of the Year, Ms. Fu describes herself as an artist and a scientist whose chosen expression is business. In 1997, Ms. Fu co-founded Geomagic, a 3D imaging software company, which was acquired by 3D Systems in February 2013. Geomagic software enables the design and production of one-of-a-kind products and services at a cost less than that of mass production.

Before co-founding Geomagic, Ms. Fu was program manager of visualization at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, where she was part of the team that initiated and managed the NCSA Mosaic software project that led to Netscape and Internet Explorer. She has more than 20 years of software industry experience in database, networking, geometry processing, and computer graphics.

Since 2010, she has served on the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE) at the U.S. Department of Commerce. She is the author of the business book Bend, Not Break and is the holder of five U.S. and international patents. Ms. Fu has received numerous awards for her leadership as an entrepreneur, including the Outstanding American by Choice award from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Carolinas, the Women’s Leadership Exchange Compass Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award by Business Leader magazine.

“I would first like to thank Ms. Holly Van Deursen for her fourteen years of dedication and professional service to the Capstone Board of Directors, several of those years serving in the capacity of Chairperson. Ms. Van Deursen retired from the Capstone Green Energy Board on August 27, 2021. She assisted in the stewarding of the Company through some of its more challenging times, and her keen sense of leadership, successful governance, and oversight will benefit the Company for years to come,” stated Robert C. Flexon, Chair of the Capstone Green Energy Board of Directors.

“We are extremely fortunate to welcome Ping Fu to the Capstone Board of Directors. Her impressive personal and professional accomplishments are nothing short of amazing, and her creativity and proven entrepreneurship skills will continue our drive forward to transform Capstone Green Energy into a global leader in carbon reduction and on-site resilient green energy solutions,” added Mr. Flexon.

“As the Green Energy industry has become more relevant than ever, I am thrilled to join the Board of Directors at Capstone Green Energy to help guide the experienced team at Capstone to new heights,” said Ping Fu. “As more businesses realize the need to look at alternative options for reducing their carbon footprint, lowering their emissions, having reliable sources of on-site power, all while reducing their energy costs, we want Capstone to be their go-to source,” added Ms. Fu.

“I am delighted to welcome Ping to our Board of Directors as we are entering an exciting time for the Company’s growth trajectory, complete with our new rebranding initiatives and an expanded product and service offering. Ping’s robust experience and know-how as a CEO and widely respected entrepreneur will garnish a fresh perspective as we continue to elevate Capstone Green Energy as a global leader in energy as a service and new innovative products,” stated Darren Jamison, President and Chief Executive Officer of Capstone Green Energy. “Additionally, the Capstone Leadership team and I are eager to collaborate with Ping as we look to expand on our internal Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives and internal Capstone Cares program. At the same time, her tech background should be beneficial in optimizing our multiple digital B2B outreach platforms,” concluded Mr. Jamison.

About Capstone Green Energy
Capstone Green Energy (www.CapstoneGreenEnergy.com) (NASDAQ:CGRN) is a leading provider of customized microgrid solutions and on-site energy technology systems focused on helping customers around the globe meet their environmental, energy savings, and resiliency goals. Capstone Green Energy focuses on four key business lines. Through its Energy as a Service (EaaS) business, it offers rental solutions utilizing its microturbine energy systems and battery storage systems, comprehensive Factory Protection Plan (FPP) service contracts that guarantee life-cycle costs, as well as aftermarket parts. Energy Conversion Products are driven by the Company’s industry-leading, highly efficient, low-emission, resilient microturbine energy systems offering scalable solutions in addition to a broad range of customer-tailored solutions, including hybrid energy systems and larger frame industrial turbines. The Energy Storage Products business line designs and installs microgrid storage systems creating customized solutions using a combination of battery technologies and monitoring software. Through Hydrogen Energy Solutions, Capstone Green Energy offers customers a variety of hydrogen products, including the Company’s microturbine energy systems.

For customers with limited capital or short-term needs, Capstone offers rental systems; for more information, contact: rentals@CGRNenergy.com. To date, Capstone has shipped over 10,000 units to 83 countries and estimates that, in FY21, it saved customers over $217 million in annual energy costs and approximately 397,000 tons of carbon. Total savings over the last three years are estimated at 1,115,100 tons of carbon and $698 million in annual energy savings.

For more information about the Company, please visit: www.CapstoneGreenEnergy.com. Follow Capstone Green Energy on TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebook, and YouTube.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding expectations for green initiatives and execution on the Company’s growth strategy and other statements regarding the Company’s expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions, and strategies. The Company has tried to identify these forward-looking statements by using words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “should,” “estimate,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “plan,” “goal” and similar terms and phrases, but such words, terms and phrases are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Actual results, performance and achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, but not limited to, the following: the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; the availability of credit and compliance with the agreements governing the Company’s indebtedness; the Company’s ability to develop new products and enhance existing products; product quality issues, including the adequacy of reserves therefor and warranty cost exposure; intense competition; financial performance of the oil and natural gas industry and other general business, industry and economic conditions; the Company’s ability to adequately protect its intellectual property rights; and the impact of pending or threatened litigation. For a detailed discussion of factors that could affect the Company’s future operating results, please see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the disclosures under “Risk Factors” in those filings. Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances or future events or for any other reason.

CONTACT:
Capstone Green Energy
Investor and investment media inquiries:
818-407-3628
ir@CGRNenergy.com

SOURCE: Capstone Green Energy Corporation

Capstone Green Energy Announces the Appointment of Ping Fu, Former CEO of Geomagic, to the Board of Directors

 


Capstone Green Energy Announces the Appointment of Ping Fu, Former CEO of Geomagic, to the Board of Directors

 

Holly Van Deursen Retires from Capstone Board of Directors After Serving 14 Years

VAN NUYS, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 1, 2021 / Capstone Green Energy Corporation (www.CapstoneGreenEnergy.com) (NASDAQ:CGRN), a global leader in carbon reduction and on-site resilient green energy solutions, announced that Ping Fu was elected to its Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on August 27, 2021. In addition, Ms. Fu will serve on the Capstone Green Energy Audit and Governance and Sustainability Committees. Ms. Fu currently serves on Boards of Directors for Live Nation Entertainment (LYV), The Long Now Foundation, and Burning Man. She also serves as an Advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Honored as Inc. magazine’s 2005 Entrepreneur of the Year, Ms. Fu describes herself as an artist and a scientist whose chosen expression is business. In 1997, Ms. Fu co-founded Geomagic, a 3D imaging software company, which was acquired by 3D Systems in February 2013. Geomagic software enables the design and production of one-of-a-kind products and services at a cost less than that of mass production.

Before co-founding Geomagic, Ms. Fu was program manager of visualization at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, where she was part of the team that initiated and managed the NCSA Mosaic software project that led to Netscape and Internet Explorer. She has more than 20 years of software industry experience in database, networking, geometry processing, and computer graphics.

Since 2010, she has served on the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE) at the U.S. Department of Commerce. She is the author of the business book Bend, Not Break and is the holder of five U.S. and international patents. Ms. Fu has received numerous awards for her leadership as an entrepreneur, including the Outstanding American by Choice award from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Carolinas, the Women’s Leadership Exchange Compass Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award by Business Leader magazine.

“I would first like to thank Ms. Holly Van Deursen for her fourteen years of dedication and professional service to the Capstone Board of Directors, several of those years serving in the capacity of Chairperson. Ms. Van Deursen retired from the Capstone Green Energy Board on August 27, 2021. She assisted in the stewarding of the Company through some of its more challenging times, and her keen sense of leadership, successful governance, and oversight will benefit the Company for years to come,” stated Robert C. Flexon, Chair of the Capstone Green Energy Board of Directors.

“We are extremely fortunate to welcome Ping Fu to the Capstone Board of Directors. Her impressive personal and professional accomplishments are nothing short of amazing, and her creativity and proven entrepreneurship skills will continue our drive forward to transform Capstone Green Energy into a global leader in carbon reduction and on-site resilient green energy solutions,” added Mr. Flexon.

“As the Green Energy industry has become more relevant than ever, I am thrilled to join the Board of Directors at Capstone Green Energy to help guide the experienced team at Capstone to new heights,” said Ping Fu. “As more businesses realize the need to look at alternative options for reducing their carbon footprint, lowering their emissions, having reliable sources of on-site power, all while reducing their energy costs, we want Capstone to be their go-to source,” added Ms. Fu.

“I am delighted to welcome Ping to our Board of Directors as we are entering an exciting time for the Company’s growth trajectory, complete with our new rebranding initiatives and an expanded product and service offering. Ping’s robust experience and know-how as a CEO and widely respected entrepreneur will garnish a fresh perspective as we continue to elevate Capstone Green Energy as a global leader in energy as a service and new innovative products,” stated Darren Jamison, President and Chief Executive Officer of Capstone Green Energy. “Additionally, the Capstone Leadership team and I are eager to collaborate with Ping as we look to expand on our internal Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives and internal Capstone Cares program. At the same time, her tech background should be beneficial in optimizing our multiple digital B2B outreach platforms,” concluded Mr. Jamison.

About Capstone Green Energy
Capstone Green Energy (www.CapstoneGreenEnergy.com) (NASDAQ:CGRN) is a leading provider of customized microgrid solutions and on-site energy technology systems focused on helping customers around the globe meet their environmental, energy savings, and resiliency goals. Capstone Green Energy focuses on four key business lines. Through its Energy as a Service (EaaS) business, it offers rental solutions utilizing its microturbine energy systems and battery storage systems, comprehensive Factory Protection Plan (FPP) service contracts that guarantee life-cycle costs, as well as aftermarket parts. Energy Conversion Products are driven by the Company’s industry-leading, highly efficient, low-emission, resilient microturbine energy systems offering scalable solutions in addition to a broad range of customer-tailored solutions, including hybrid energy systems and larger frame industrial turbines. The Energy Storage Products business line designs and installs microgrid storage systems creating customized solutions using a combination of battery technologies and monitoring software. Through Hydrogen Energy Solutions, Capstone Green Energy offers customers a variety of hydrogen products, including the Company’s microturbine energy systems.

For customers with limited capital or short-term needs, Capstone offers rental systems; for more information, contact: rentals@CGRNenergy.com. To date, Capstone has shipped over 10,000 units to 83 countries and estimates that, in FY21, it saved customers over $217 million in annual energy costs and approximately 397,000 tons of carbon. Total savings over the last three years are estimated at 1,115,100 tons of carbon and $698 million in annual energy savings.

For more information about the Company, please visit: www.CapstoneGreenEnergy.com. Follow Capstone Green Energy on TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebook, and YouTube.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding expectations for green initiatives and execution on the Company’s growth strategy and other statements regarding the Company’s expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions, and strategies. The Company has tried to identify these forward-looking statements by using words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “should,” “estimate,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “plan,” “goal” and similar terms and phrases, but such words, terms and phrases are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Actual results, performance and achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, but not limited to, the following: the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; the availability of credit and compliance with the agreements governing the Company’s indebtedness; the Company’s ability to develop new products and enhance existing products; product quality issues, including the adequacy of reserves therefor and warranty cost exposure; intense competition; financial performance of the oil and natural gas industry and other general business, industry and economic conditions; the Company’s ability to adequately protect its intellectual property rights; and the impact of pending or threatened litigation. For a detailed discussion of factors that could affect the Company’s future operating results, please see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the disclosures under “Risk Factors” in those filings. Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances or future events or for any other reason.

CONTACT:
Capstone Green Energy
Investor and investment media inquiries:
818-407-3628
ir@CGRNenergy.com

SOURCE: Capstone Green Energy Corporation