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LCG, September 12, 2025--Entergy announced yesterday that the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved Entergy Texas’ proposal to build two efficient natural gas-fired power plants to support the region’s rapid growth. The combined electric generating capacity of the two facilities, the Legend Power Station and the Lone Star Power Station, will add over 1,200 MW to the Southeast Texas power grid to support new customer demand, increase reliability and lower costs for all customers. Both facilities are scheduled to commence operations by mid-2028.
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LCG, September 4, 2025--Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced yesterday that phased construction has commenced on its 142-MW Appaloosa Solar Project, a utility-scale solar facility underway in southeastern Washington. The project is being built by Qcells EPC, who will serve as the module manufacturer and the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solution provider. Construction is scheduled through 2026, and commercial operation is expected at the end of next year.
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Industry News
Public Service Company of Oklahoma Completes Acquisition of Green Country Power Plant
LCG, July 3, 2025--American Electric Power (AEP) announced today that on June 30, the 795-MW Green Country Power Plant officially became part of the generation portfolio of Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), a unit of AEP.
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) approved PSO's purchase of the natural gas-fired, combined-cycle generation facility on June 4, 2025. PSO has now completed the acquisition from J-Power USA Generation and assumed full operational control of the facility in Jenks, Oklahoma.
PSO concluded the $730 million acquisition of the Green Country Power Plant, which commenced operations in February 2002, was preferable to building a new, combined-cycle generation facility.
PSO's President and COO stated, “Today represents a major step forward in our mission to serve our customers. The Green Country Power Plant will play an important role in delivering reliable power to support Oklahoma homes and businesses while ensuring grid stability and supporting the state’s economic growth.”
PSO stated the acquisition is more than just a strategic investment, but a positive step forward in its mission to deliver affordable, reliable energy to the communities it serves. The addition of Green Country will enhance PSO's capacity to meet the rising energy demands of its customers and strengthen its ability to provide stable, secure power to its customers.
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