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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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FERC Allows Access to Some Enron-Related Data

LCG, January 14, 2003FERC will allow California officials to request the release of some information regarding a case against Enron.

Previously, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission refused to share information about the Enron investigation with public officials.

Last year FERC began an investigation of the Enron Corporation when memos were released referring to the companys possibly intentionally manipulative market practices.

Currently various legal cases are underway regarding the manipulation of Western energy markets. The judge in one lawsuit aimed particularly at Enron requested a six month postponement because of a delay in the Justice Departments release of evidence it holds regarding Enron.

According to a Reuters report, FERC announced that, The commission will permit California parties to seek through data requests served on the sellers certain documents provided to the commission and its staff, although the commission will not release depositions.

FERC will give 100 additional days for the submission of new evidence, and the commission wants to finish the investigation by the end of March.

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