RNG Production Growth
RNG production reached 1.2 million MMBtu in Q1 (up 9% year-over-year), reflecting improved execution across operating facilities and growth in the biogas resource.
Strong Liquidity and Financing Activity
Completed financing transactions totaling $288 million (including a $180 million preferred stock facility and drawing remainder of term loan of $109 million) and ended the quarter with approximately $233 million of liquidity (about $133 million cash and short-term investments, $60 million undrawn preferred commitments, ~ $39 million revolver availability).
Tax-Credit Monetization and ITC Sale
Signed a $100 million multiyear agreement to monetize Section 45Z production tax credits and sold $11.5 million of ITC credits, strengthening near-term cash generation and de‑risking future tax-credit receipts.
Project and Capacity Build-Out
Advancing in-construction projects (Cottonwood, Burlington, CMS) expected online late 2026 into H1 2027; expecting to bring on more than 2 million MMBtu of annual design capacity over the next year; 16 OPAL-owned fueling stations are in construction.
Improving RIN Environment and Market Momentum
RIN environment showing signs of strength: D4/D5/D6 prices moved above $2, and D3 RINs began participating with broader biofuel market pricing (management noted D3 market pricing moving above $2.50 after quarter), improving the macro tailwinds for RNG economics.
Commercial Momentum on Fleet Conversions
Management reported increased business development engagement for CNG/RNG fleet deployments driven by high/volatile diesel prices, regulatory clarity on combustion engines and successful testing of the Cummins X15N engine—expect initial fleet contributions beginning in 2027 and multi-year growth potential.
Operational Improvements and Platform Investments
Company highlighted investments in personnel, technology, and AI to boost operating performance; noted improved wellfield collection, availability and uptime, and cross-fleet best-practice deployment to lift inlet utilization and ramp production.