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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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The results of the Nuclear Energy Institute elections have reestablished the positions of many already holding posts. New appointees include Alan J. Fohrer and Michael B. Sellman, who have joined the Nuclear Energy Institute's Executive Committee. Also, Donald C. Hintz, president of Entergy Corp. was elected NEI vice-chairman, and Robert E. Prince will join the NEI board. The NEI develops industry policy and is located in Washington D.C.

James A. Messersmith will become vice president of the Oglethorpe Power Corporation and will be responsible for gas-fired and hydroelectric generation. He has been with the company since 1991 and has been in the energy generation industry for 27 years.

Simon Kukes, president of Tyumen Oil Company, will join the Maguire Energy Institute Board of Advisors. Maguire Energy Institute is located at SMU's Cox School of Business in Dallas, Texas.

Sydney M. Ferguson has been given the position of senior vice president responsible for corporate communications and government relationships at USEC Inc., an international energy company and major uranium fuel supplier. Ferguson most recently served as Managing Director of Qorvis Communications, Inc.

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