OPAL Fuels Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

August 8, 2024

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$OPAL–OPAL Fuels Inc. (“OPAL Fuels” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: OPAL), a vertically integrated leader in the capture and conversion of biogas into low carbon intensity RNG and Renewable Power, today announced results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

“Second quarter results were solid and we remain on target to achieve our 2024 financial objectives,” said Adam Comora, Co-Chief Executive Officer. “We achieved Adjusted EBITDA of $18.9 million, driven by growing RNG production, supportive RIN prices and improved margins in our Fuel Stations Services segment. A substantial majority of our expected RIN sales for this year are now contracted at favorable pricing and we remain on schedule for completing construction of our RNG projects coming online this year,” continued Comora.

“We are executing on our growth initiatives and are pleased to announce the addition of the Burlington RNG facility to our in-construction portfolio, bringing the combined number of RNG projects in construction and operation to 16. This is the second project with our joint venture partner South Jersey Industries,” said co-CEO Jonathan Maurer. “OPAL’s share of Burlington represents an additional 0.46 million MMBtu of annual design capacity bringing our total operating and in-construction RNG portfolio annual design capacity to 10.8 million MMBtu. Burlington and our previously announced Cottonwood project together total 1.1 million MMBtu of new annual RNG production design capacity placed in construction against our 2.0 million MMBtu target for 2024.”

“Market fundamentals continue to be strong for the capture and productive use of biogenic methane emissions,” continued Comora. “We believe our team and our vertically integrated business model position us well to capitalize on these opportunities.”

Financial Highlights

Revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, was $71.0 million and $135.9 million, an increase of $15.9 million or 29% and $37.9 million or 39%, compared to the same periods last year.
- Our share of revenues from equity method investments, not included above for three and six months ended June 30, 2024, were $11.2 million and $22.0 million, compared to $2.1 million and $5.8 million, in the same periods prior year.
Net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, was $1.9 million and $2.6 million, compared to $114.1 million and $106.7 million in the same periods last year.¹
Basic net loss per share attributable to Class A common shareholders for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was $(0.01) and $(0.02), compared to basic net income per share of $0.66 and $0.60, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
Adjusted EBITDA² for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, was $18.9 million and $34.1 million, an increase of $13.8 million and $30.6 million compared to the same periods last year.
At June 30, 2024, RNG Pending Monetization totaled $20.7 million.

Operational Highlights

RNG produced was 0.9 million and 1.7 million MMBtu for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of 50% and 42%, compared to the prior-year periods.
RNG sold as transportation fuel was 18.7 million and 35.1 million GGEs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of 70% and 82% compared to the prior-year periods.
The Fuel Station Services segment sold, dispensed, and serviced an aggregate of 36.6 million and 71.6 million GGEs of transportation fuel for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of 3% and 5% compared to the prior year periods.

Guidance

Maintaining 2024 Adjusted EBITDA between $90 million and $100 million.
RNG production is expected to range between 4.0 and 4.4 million MMBtu, compared with our previous guidance of 4.4-4.8 million MMBtu, primarily driven by slower than anticipated ramp up of our most recent facilities.
RNG projects placed into construction in 2024 is maintained to be at least 2.0 million MMBtu of annual design capacity³.
Capex is maintained at $230.0 million for 2024.
Growth in Fuel Station Services Adjusted EBITDA is maintained between 75-90% in 2024

Construction Update

The Sapphire RNG project is mechanically complete. Commissioning has begun and Commercial operations are expected to begin in the third quarter. This project represents approximately 0.8 million MMBtu for OPAL Fuels’ 50% ownership share of annual design capacity.
The Polk County (Florida) RNG project continues to be on track to commence commercial operations in the fourth quarter of 2024. This project, owned 100% by OPAL Fuels, represents approximately 1.1 million MMBtu of annual design capacity.
The Atlantic RNG project is on schedule and is expected to commence commercial operations in the third quarter of 2025. This project represents approximately 0.3 million MMBtu for OPAL Fuels’ 50% ownership share of annual design capacity.
The Cottonwood RNG project entered construction in May. This project, owned 100% by OPAL Fuels, represents approximately 0.7 million MMBtu of annual design capacity.
The Burlington RNG project has begun construction. This project, 50% owned by OPAL is the second RNG project with joint venture partner South Jersey Industries, represents approximately 0.46 million MMBtu for OPAL Fuels’ share of annual design capacity.

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¹ Net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 included a $122.9 million non-cash gain on deconsolidation of variable interest entities (“VIEs”).

² This is a non-GAAP financial measure. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to a comparable GAAP financial measure has been provided in the financial tables included in this press release. An explanation of this measure and how it is calculated is also included below under the heading “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

³ Reflects OPAL Fuels’ proportional share with respect to RNG projects owned with joint venture partners.

Results of Operations

(in thousands of dollars, except RNG Fuel data)	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024			2023			2024			2023
Revenue
RNG Fuel	$	19,445		$	10,631		$	37,172		$	17,380
Fuel Station Services		39,257			29,956			76,399			50,784
Renewable Power		12,248			14,455			22,331			29,835
Total Revenue ⁽¹⁾	$	70,950		$	55,042		$	135,902		$	97,999

Net income	$	1,908		$	114,050		$	2,585		$	106,704
Adjusted EBITDA
RNG Fuel		15,748			5,471			31,589			6,064
Fuel Station Services		8,626			3,080			15,644			4,393
Renewable Power		6,368			8,816			10,240			16,228
Corporate		(11,859	)		(12,292	)		(23,367	)		(23,215	)
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA⁽²⁾	$	18,883		$	5,075		$	34,106		$	3,470

RNG Fuel volume produced (Million MMBtus)		0.9			0.6			1.7			1.2
RNG Fuel volume sold (Million GGEs)		18.7			11.0			35.1			19.3
Total RNG Fuel volume delivered (Million GGEs)		36.6			35.5			71.6			67.9

⁽¹⁾		Excludes revenues from equity method investments.

⁽²⁾		This is a non-GAAP financial measure. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to a comparable GAAP financial measure has been provided in the financial tables included in this press release. An explanation of this measure and how it is calculated is also included below under the heading “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Results of Operations from equity method investments

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands of dollars)	2024		2023			2024		2023
Revenue	$	25,567	$	6,925		$	50,974	$	14,464
Gross profit		9,919		8,225			21,013		9,876
Net income (loss)		8,693		(2,686	)		19,397		(2,899	)

OPAL’s share of revenues from equity method investments	$	11,228	$	2,076		$	21,989	$	5,846
OPAL’s share of gross profit from equity method investments	$	5,089	$	7,236		$	10,275	$	8,062
OPAL’s share of net income (loss) from equity method investments ⁽¹⁾	$	3,800	$	(998	)	$	8,006	$	(293	)

OPAL’s share of Adjusted EBITDA from equity method investments	$	6,693	$	800		$	13,167	$	1,615

⁽¹⁾ Net income from equity method investments represents our portion of the net income from equity method investments including $1,427 and $2,858 of amortization expense related to basis differences for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and $1,057 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

Landfill RNG Facility Capacity and Utilization Summary

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Landfill RNG Facility Capacity and Utilization^(1)(2)(3)(4)
Design Capacity (Million MMBtus)	1.5		0.9		2.8		1.8
Volume of Inlet Gas (Million MMBtus)	1.1		0.7		2.1		1.4
Inlet Design Capacity Utilization (%)	74	%	79	%	77	%	77	%
RNG Fuel volume produced (Million MMBtus)	0.9		0.6		1.7		1.2
Utilization of Inlet Gas (%)	82	%	86	%	81	%	86	%

⁽¹⁾ Design Capacity for RNG facilities is measured as the volume of feedstock biogas that the facility is capable of accepting at the inlet and processing during the associated period. Design Capacity is presented as OPAL’s ownership share (i.e., net of joint venture partners’ ownership) of the facility and is calculated based on the number of days in the period. New facilities that come online during a quarter are pro-rated for the number of days in commercial operation.

⁽²⁾ Inlet Design Capacity Utilization is measured as the Volume of Inlet Gas for a period, divided by the total Design Capacity for such period. The Volume of Inlet Gas varies over time depending on, among other factors, (i) the quantity and quality of waste deposited at the landfill, (ii) waste management practices by the landfill, and (iii) the construction, operations and maintenance of the LFG collection system used to recover the LFG. The Design Capacity for each facility will typically be correlated to the amount of LFG expected to be generated by the landfill during the term of the related gas rights agreement. The Company expects Inlet Design Capacity Utilization to be in the range of 75-85% on an aggregate basis over the next several years. Typically, newer facilities perform at the lower end of this range and demonstrate increasing utilization as they mature and the biogas resource increases at open landfills.

⁽³⁾ Utilization of Inlet Gas is measured as RNG Fuel Volume Produced divided by the Volume of Inlet Gas. Utilization of Inlet Gas varies over time depending on availability and efficiency of the facility and the quality of LFG (i.e., concentrations of methane, oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases) including the ramp up period for new projects. The Company generally expects Utilization of Inlet Gas to be in the range of 80% to 90%.

⁽⁴⁾ Data not available for the Company’s dairy projects, i.e., Sunoma and Biotown.

RNG Pending Monetization Summary

	Three Months Ended
(in thousands, except Average realized sales price)	June 30, 2024
	RNG Fuel			Fuel Station Services			Total
Stored Gas Metrics (MMBtus) ⁽¹⁾
Beginning balance stored RNG as of March 31, 2024		255			48			303
Add: RNG production		836			77			913
Less: Current period RNG volumes dispensed		(773	)		(66	)		(839	)
Ending Balance stored RNG as of June 30, 2024		318			59			377

Value of ending balance stored RNG using quarter end price ⁽¹⁾	$	12,364		$	4,912		$	17,276
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RIN Metrics
Beginning balance as of March 31, 2024		4			96			100
Add: Generated in current period		8,658			3,068			11,726
Less: Sales		(8,651	)		(3,159	)		(11,810	)
Ending RIN credit balance (Available for sale) as of June 30, 2024		11			5			16
D3 price per RIN at quarter end	$	3.12		$	3.12		$	3.12
Value of RINs using quarter end price ⁽²⁾	$	29		$	13		$	42

LCFS Metrics
Beginning balance (net share) as of March 31, 2024		—			23			23
Add: Generated in current period		42			30			72
Less: Sales		(38	)		(7	)		(45	)
Ending LCFS credit balance (Available for sale) as of June 30, 2024		4			46			50
LCFS credit price at quarter end	$	46.00		$	46.00		$	46.00
Value of LCFSs using quarter end price ⁽²⁾	$	408		$	2,844		$	3,252

Value of RECs using quarter end price							$	141

Other Metrics

Average realized sales price – RIN		—			—		$	3.03
Average realized sales price – LCFS		—			—		$	100.00

Total Value of RNG Pending Monetization at quarter end	$	12,801		$	7,769		$	20,711

⁽¹⁾ Reflects OPAL’s ownership share of stored RNG (i.e., net of joint venture partners’ ownership) including equity method investments.

⁽²⁾ Reflects OPAL’s ownership share of RIN and LCFS credits (i.e., net of joint venture partners’ ownership) including equity method investments and presented net of discounts and any direct transaction costs such as dispensing fees, third-party royalties and transaction costs as applicable.

Liquidity

As of June 30, 2024, we have drawn approximately $211.6 million, and utilized $13.7 million of our revolver availability for letters of credit, under the $500 million senior secured credit facility we entered into in September 2023.

As of June 30, 2024, our liquidity was $302.3 million, consisting of $274.7 million of availability under the above referenced credit facility, and $27.6 million of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments.

We believe our liquidity and anticipated cash flows from operations are sufficient to meet our existing funding needs.

Capital Expenditures

During the first six months of 2024, OPAL Fuels invested $49.7 million across RNG projects in construction and OPAL Fuels proprietary fueling stations in construction as compared to $72.0 million in the prior year.

In addition, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, our portion of capital expenditures in unconsolidated entities was $16.5 million. This represents our share of capital expenditures incurred for the Atlantic and Sapphire projects.

Earnings Call

A webcast to review OPAL Fuels’ Second Quarter 2024 results will be held tomorrow, August 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time.

Materials to be discussed in the webcast will be available before the call on the Company’s website.

Participants may access the call at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/haz262ph. Investors can also listen to a webcast of the presentation on the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.opalfuels.com/news-events/events-presentations.

Glossary of terms

“D3” refers to cellulosic biofuel with a 60% greenhouse gas reduction requirement.

“GGE” refers to gasoline gallon equivalent. It is used to measure the total volume of RNG production that OPAL Fuels expects to dispense each year. The conversion ratio is 1MMBtu equal to 7.74 GGE.

“LCFS” refers to Low Carbon Fuel Standard or similar types of federal and state programs.

“LFG” refers to landfill gas.

“MMBtu” refers to million British thermal units.

“RECs” refers to renewable energy credits.

“Renewable Power” refers to electricity generated from renewable sources.

“RIN” refers to Renewable Identification Numbers.

“RNG” refers to renewable natural gas.

“VIEs” refers to variable interest entities.

About OPAL Fuels Inc.

OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL) is a leader in the capture and conversion of biogas into low carbon intensity RNG and renewable electricity. OPAL Fuels is also a leader in the marketing and distribution of RNG to heavy duty trucking and other hard to de-carbonize industrial sectors. For additional information, and to learn more about OPAL Fuels and how it is leading the effort to capture North America’s harmful methane emissions and decarbonize the economy, please visit www.opalfuels.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this communication may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and generally relate to future events or the Company’s future financial or other performance metrics. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “potentially,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “would,” “project,” “target,” “plan,” “expect,” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain and subject to material change. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include various factors beyond management’s control, including but not limited to general economic conditions and other risks, uncertainties and factors set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed on March 15, 2024, and other filings the Company makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nothing in this communication should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements in this communication, which speak only as of the date they are made and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements herein. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Disclaimer

This communication is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase, nor a solicitation of an offer to sell, subscribe for or buy, any securities, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer or securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

OPAL FUELS INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

	June 30, 2024			December 31, 2023
	(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents (includes $533 and $166 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to consolidated VIEs)	$	19,016		$	38,348
Accounts receivable, net (includes $388 and $33 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to consolidated VIEs)		24,220			27,623
Accounts receivable, related party		14,738			18,696
Restricted cash – current (includes $940 and $4,395 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to consolidated VIEs)		940			4,395
Short term investments		8,585			9,875
Fuel tax credits receivable		5,399			5,345
Contract assets		12,776			6,790
Parts inventory (includes $29 and $29 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to consolidated VIEs)		10,620			10,191
Environmental credits held for sale		1,795			172
Prepaid expense and other current assets (includes $68 and $107 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to consolidated VIEs)		6,322			6,005
Derivative financial assets, current portion		309			633
Total current assets		104,720			128,073
Capital spares		3,752			3,468
Property, plant, and equipment, net (includes $25,884 and $26,626 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to consolidated VIEs)		385,455			339,493
Operating right-of-use assets		13,185			12,301
Investment in other entities		212,579			207,099
Note receivable – variable fee component		2,438			2,302
Other long-term assets		1,616			1,162
Intangible assets, net		1,466			1,604
Restricted cash – non-current (includes $2,063 and $1,850 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to consolidated VIEs)		2,493			4,499
Goodwill		54,608			54,608
Total assets	$	782,312		$	754,609
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable (includes $50 and $744 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to consolidated VIEs)		13,098			13,901
Accounts payable, related party (includes $669 and $1,046 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to consolidated VIEs)		8,169			7,024
Fuel tax credits payable		3,949			4,558
Accrued payroll (includes $38 and $— at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to consolidated VIEs)		7,373			9,023
Accrued capital expenses		18,324			15,128
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (includes $812 and $647 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2022, respectively, related to consolidated VIEs)		13,634			14,245
Contract liabilities		6,262			6,314
OPAL Term Loan, current portion		4,211			—
Sunoma Loan, current portion (includes $1,689 and $1,608 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to consolidated VIEs)		1,689			1,608
Operating lease liabilities – current portion		733			638
Other current liabilities (includes $97 and $92 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to consolidated VIEs)		1,692			92
Asset retirement obligation, current portion		1,952			1,812
Total current liabilities		81,086			74,343
Asset retirement obligation, non-current portion		5,642			4,916
OPAL Term Loan		198,342			176,532
Sunoma Loan, net of debt issuance costs (includes $19,193 and $20,010 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to consolidated VIEs)		19,193			20,010
Operating lease liabilities – non-current portion		12,646			11,824
Earn out liabilities		721			1,900
Other long-term liabilities (includes $2,683 and $211 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to consolidated VIEs)		10,126			7,599
Total liabilities		327,756			297,124
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable preferred non-controlling interests		130,000			132,617
Redeemable non-controlling interests		597,069			802,720
Stockholders’ deficit
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value, 340,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2024; 30,058,569 and 29,701,146 shares, issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively		3			3
Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2024; 71,500,000 and none issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively		7			—
Class C common stock, $0.0001 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2024; none issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023		—			—
Class D common stock, $0.0001 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2024; 72,899,037 and 144,399,037 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023		7			14
Additional paid-in capital		—			—
Accumulated deficit		(261,503	)		(467,195	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		70			(15	)
Class A common stock in treasury, at cost; 1,635,783 and 1,635,783 shares at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively		(11,614	)		(11,614	)
Total Stockholders’ deficit attributable to the Company		(273,030	)		(478,807	)
Non-redeemable non-controlling interests		517			955
Total Stockholders’ deficit		(272,513	)		(477,852	)
Total liabilities, Redeemable preferred non-controlling interests, Redeemable non-controlling interests and Stockholders’ deficit	$	782,312		$	754,609