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FERC Proposes NEPA Revisions to Streamline Air Quality Analyses and Accelerate Natural Gas Projects

LCG, October 16, 2026--The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced on Thursday its new proposal to revise and accelerate its review of air quality effects for proposed natural gas projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The draft policy statement highlights revisions designed to (i) avoid unnecessary delays and duplicative analysis and (ii) deliver greater regulatory certainty and a streamlined path forward for project applicants.

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AEP Announces 702-MW Bloom Fuel Cell Project to Serve Google in Wyoming

LCG, October 14, 2026--American Electric Power (AEP) today announced plans for a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google, under which AEP will invest approximately $4 billion to advance a new 702-MW fuel cell generation project located near Cheyenne, Wyoming. Google will acquire power from Cheyenne Fuel Cell, LLC, which is approximately 92 percent owned and controlled by AEP and 8 percent owned by funds advised by Basalt Infrastructure Partners, LLP. AEP and its partners plan to start construction this year and to be fully operational by the end of 2028.

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AEP to Build 900 Megawatt Cogenerator for Dow

LCG, Jan. 22, 2001American Electric Power Co. said this morning that it had signed a deal with Dow Chemical Co. for AEP to develop and build a 900 megawatt cogeneration plant at Dow'sPlaquemine, La., chemical complex.

Dow will operate the plant, which will provide steam to the chemical plant and handle some of its electricity needs. AEP said it has reached a 20-year agreement to sell up to 900 megawatts from the facility to Tractebel Energy Marketing Inc., subsidiary of the Belgian energy and services giant.

"This project is another example of AEP's ability to successfully link its technical and commercialskills to meet our customers' needs," said Paul Addis, an executive vice president.

Dow's energy business director, Bill Jewell, said "This power plant will enable Dow to be more energy efficient and allow us to grow to meet the needs of our customers."

Construction of the $325 million facility will begin this year, with startup scheduled for early 2003.

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