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SWEPCO taking bids for natural gas pipeline project

American Electric Power, on behalf of its subsidiary Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), is seeking proposals from bidders to construct, operate and maintain a natural gas pipeline lateral and associated natural gas facilities to the Benton Unit 1 CCGT Natural Gas Project located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

These gas facilities will be utilized to supply the plant with natural gas as the primary fuel source. Offers of mainline firm transportation capacity are also being sought as part of the proposal package.

Notice of intent to bid must be received on, or before, Monday, June 8, 2026.

Proposal packages are due no later than 5 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, and should be submitted via email to aepfuelsrfp@aep.com.

More information can be found here. RFP Summary