PSO Breaks Ground on New Natural Gas Generation at Northeastern Energy Campus

Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) today broke ground on a new natural gas generating project at Northeastern Energy Campus to strengthen reliability, support Oklahoma's growing energy needs, and continue the evolution of a Rogers County power plant that has served Oklahoma customers for generations.

Northeastern Units 5 and 6 will provide a combined 450 megawatts of dispatchable power to PSO's generation fleet. Energy Transfer was selected through a competitive bidding process to support natural gas delivery to the new units, which will help meet growing customer demand, strengthen reliability during extreme weather and provide power when customers need it most.

"Reliable electricity starts with planning ahead and making responsible investments that add value for our customers," said Leigh Anne Strahler, PSO president and chief operating officer. "The Northeastern Energy Campus has powered Oklahoma for generations, and this investment builds on that legacy. By adding new generation at an existing site, we're making practical use of infrastructure already in place while preparing to meet our customers' needs for decades to come."

The project is part of PSO's broader plan to add approximately 1,300 megawatts of new generation capacity through a combination of natural gas, wind energy and battery storage. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission approved the portfolio earlier this year through PSO's generation preapproval case.

The Northeastern Energy Campus has played a significant role in the local economy for decades. Northeastern Units 5 and 6, together with the Northeastern 7 battery energy storage project, are expected to generate substantial new property tax revenue over their operating lives, supporting schools and other local services in Rogers County. Construction is underway near Oologah, with commercial operation expected in December 2028.

About PSO

PSO, a unit of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), is an electric utility company serving more than 580,000 customer accounts in eastern and southwestern Oklahoma, powering a brighter energy future for its customers and 232 communities. Based in Tulsa, PSO has approximately 4,400 megawatts of generating capacity that primarily includes natural gas complemented by wind energy. It maintains and operates more than 20,000 miles of distribution lines and 3,800 miles of transmission lines. Public Service Company of Oklahoma was recognized by the Edison Electric Institute with an Emergency Response Award in January 2025. Find news releases and other information at www.PSOklahoma.com. Connect with us on Facebook, X, NextDoor and Instagram @PSOklahoma.