Reported Earlier: On January 4, AEP Subsidiary Signs $2.65B Deal For Solid Oxide Fuel Cells And 20-Year Offtake Agreement Near Cheyenne, Wyoming

Benzinga · 3d ago

As previously disclosed, in November 2024 a subsidiary of AEP executed a purchase agreement to acquire 100 MWs of solid oxide fuel cells with an option to purchase an additional 900 MWs.


 

On January 4, 2026, an unregulated subsidiary of AEP executed (i) an unconditional purchase agreement to acquire a substantial portion of its option for solid oxide fuel cells for the development and construction of a fuel cell generation facility for approximately $2.65 billion, and (ii) a 20 year offtake arrangement with a high investment grade third party customer for 100% of the output of the fuel cell generation facility expected to be located near Cheyenne, Wyoming. The offtake arrangement is subject to certain conditions which AEP expects to be satisfied by second quarter 2026. Should the conditions not be satisfied, AEP will be financially compensated for all capital and costs incurred.