AEP secures 13 GW of gas turbines for generation expansion

American Electric Power locked down 13 gigawatts of natural gas turbines as part of its grid infrastructure strategy, betting on gas generation even as utilities navigate decarbonization pressures.

First covered Aug 3, 2026 · 6:44 AM PT · 1 article

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1d Utility Dive AEP secures 13 GW of gas turbines as generation ‘central’ to growth plans — Turbines are “a scarce resource and will become increasingly more valuable,” AEP’s Bill Fehrman said.

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Appeared in: 2026-08-04 (#10)

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