Universal Biofuels Private Limited is a manufacturer of biodiesel, glycerin, and natural oils based in India. It operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Aemetis, Inc., a renewable natural gas and biofuels company headquartered in Cupertino, California, United States.
The company maintains its corporate headquarters in Hyderabad, Telangana, and runs its main production facility near the Port of Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. This integrated facility includes units for biodiesel production from non-edible oils, glycerin refining, and natural oil processing, with direct pipeline access to the port for efficient logistics and Export Oriented Unit licensing for international trade.
Universal Biofuels has expanded its biodiesel capacity to 80 million gallons annually and is recognized as one of the largest producers in India. It supplies biodiesel to the country’s three major government-owned Oil Marketing Companies under long-term allocations, contributing to India’s National Policy on Biofuels targeting increased blending levels. The company also produces refined glycerin for industrial and pharmaceutical uses and refined palm oil for food applications.
With over 17 years of operation since its incorporation in 2006, Universal Biofuels is positioned for growth through capacity expansions and potential diversification into ethanol, biogas, and sustainable aviation fuel. It is preparing for a minority stake initial public offering on Indian exchanges to support these initiatives.
Also known as Universal Biofuels Pvt Ltd.
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Revenue rose 20% to $62.7M; operating income turned positive; Adjusted EBITDA $9.7M; Dairy RNG volumes grew 38%; two dairy digesters expected Q3 2026.
Three-month deliveries to state OMCs and private customers to generate about $17M; Kakinada plant runs ~80M gal/yr and further OMC orders and an IPO are being pursued.
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