Neogenyx Fuels will be owned 70% by Ameresco and 30% by HASI. As part of the transaction, Ameresco will contribute its biofuels business, comprising its scaled asset base and proven development and operating capabilities, into the joint venture, and HASI will commit to invest US$400 million to support the growth of Neogenyx Fuels. The transaction represents a strategic step to unlock the significant value embedded in Ameresco's biofuels business, representing a US$1.8 billion post-money enterprise value. The agreement has been signed, with closing expected within the quarter.
Backed by two established industry leaders, Neogenyx Fuels will be a premier developer, owner, and operator of advanced fuel solutions accelerating the global energy transition. The joint venture is structured to drive long-term growth by pairing Ameresco’s deep technical expertise and proven execution capabilities with HASI’s scalable and flexible capital platform and extensive track record of structuring and executing investments in sustainable infrastructure assets. Together, this foundation of technical independence, engineering excellence, and operational rigour positions Neogenyx Fuels to deliver resilient energy solutions at scale globally.
“Ameresco has been a leader in the biofuels industry for the last 25 years, turning the beneficial use of biogas into a reliable low-carbon fuel source,” said George P. Sakellaris, Chief Executive Officer of Ameresco. “By enhancing the business through strategic focus and HASI’s expansive capital resources, Neogenyx Fuels will be positioned to scale faster and deliver a greater impact in this fast-growing market. We are proud of what this business has accomplished at Ameresco and incredibly excited about the next phase of its journey.”
“HASI is excited to deepen its relationship with Ameresco, which has been an outstanding partner across more than 60 joint transactions in multiple asset classes since 2001,” said Jeffrey A. Lipson, HASI President and Chief Executive Officer. “As we expect continued growth in the renewable natural gas (RNG) market, we are confident in deploying capital with a best-in-class operator, enabling us to create a valuable enterprise.”
The RNG market is experiencing tremendous growth, supported by the rising global demand for low-carbon energy sources and an increased emphasis on domestic energy supplies and drop-in fuel solutions. According to a 2025 ICF market study, RNG demand is projected to grow across sectors from approximately 139 - 153 million Btu/yr today to as much as 612M million Btu/yr by 2030, with emerging demand in sustainable aviation fuel, maritime applications, and international markets further reinforcing the long-term trajectory for domestic RNG production.
After closing, Neogenyx Fuels will be one of the largest developers of biogas projects in the US, a product of Ameresco's 25-year track record in greenfield development and long-term asset operation.
“Neogenyx Fuels will represent a next-generation platform for advanced biofuels, delivering resilient energy supply today, while building the foundation for tomorrow’s drop-in fuels, molecular products, and chemicals, and other low-carbon solutions,” said Michael T. Bakas, who will be Chief Executive Officer of Neogenyx Fuels. “We will be uniting a deeply experienced team, proven execution, and a growing organic pipeline, backed by a capital partnership built for long-term growth. I could not be more excited about the lasting impact we will deliver in the global energy transition.”