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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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Calpine Prepares Oklahoma Plant for July

LCG, Apr 26, 2002--A gas-fired power plant in northeastern Oklahoma is nearing the completion of its first stage of construction, and according to merchant developer Calpine Corp., should start producing power in July.

The Oneta Energy Center in Wagoner County, near Coweta, will produce 570 megawatts this year, and by February of 2003, is expected to have another 570 megawatts online. Calpine will own and operate the plant, and output will be sold to the wholesale market.

Currently, there are approximately 20 gas-fired independent power plants on the ground or in development in Oklahoma.
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