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Wärtsilä to Supply the Engineering and Equipment to East Kentucky Power Cooperative for 217-MW Power Plant

LCG, August 27, 2025--Wärtsilä Energy announced yesterday an agreement with East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) to supply the engineering and equipment for a 217-MW power plant to be constructed in Liberty, Kentucky. The Wärtsilä equipment is scheduled for delivery in mid-2027, and the plant is expected to be commissioned in early 2028.

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TerraPower, Utah's Office of Energy Development, and Flagship Companies Sign MOU to Identify Sites for Advanced Nuclear Reactors

LCG, August 25, 2025--The Utah Office of Energy Development (OED), TerraPower and Flagship Companies announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the potential siting of a Natrium® nuclear reactor and energy storage plant in Utah. The MOU establishes a shared commitment to support advanced nuclear technologies to build Utah’s energy future and to prioritize reliability, economic growth and energy abundance.

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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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