Public Service Company of Oklahoma Seeks Bids for Natural Gas Facilities and Firm Transportation Capacity

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American Electric Power, on behalf of its subsidiary Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), is seeking proposals from bidders to construct, operate, and maintain a natural gas pipeline lateral and associated natural gas facilities to supply the Northeastern U5-U6 Natural Gas Project in Oologah, Oklahoma. The proposed pipeline lateral and facilities will serve as the primary fuel source for the project. In addition to the pipeline lateral, PSO is also seeking bids for mainline firm transportation capacity as part of the proposal package.

Key Takeaways:

  • PSO is seeking proposals from bidders to construct, operate, and maintain a natural gas pipeline lateral and associated natural gas facilities to supply the Northeastern U5-U6 Natural Gas Project in Oologah, Oklahoma.
  • The proposed pipeline lateral and facilities will serve as the primary fuel source for the project, utilizing natural gas as the primary fuel source.
  • PSO is also seeking bids for mainline firm transportation capacity as part of the proposal package.
  • Notice of intent to bid must be received on, or before, Friday, October 17, 2025.
  • Proposal packages are due no later than 5 p.m. EST, Thursday, December 4, 2025.
  • Bidders must submit proposal packages via email to aepfuelsrfp@aep.com.
  • The project is part of AEP's $54 billion investment plan to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of its communities from 2025 through 2029.
  • AEP's family of companies includes AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power, Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company.

Statistics:

  • $54 billion: The amount AEP is investing from 2025 through 2029 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of its communities.
  • 5.6 million: The number of customers served by AEP's 40,000 line miles of electric transmission system and over 225,000 miles of distribution lines.
  • 30,000 megawatts: The approximate amount of diverse generating capacity owned by AEP.
  • 11 states: The number of states where AEP delivers energy to its 5.6 million customers.

Sources:

  • American Electric Power Company Inc., "American Electric Power Issues Request for Proposals for Natural Gas Pipeline Lateral and Facilities," September 17, 2025
  • American Electric Power Company Inc., "About AEP" (www.aep.com)