AEP, Xcel Energy Launch $222 Million Texas-Oklahoma Transmission Line
Transource Energy, a partnership between AEP and Xcel Energy, will build a $222 million, 128-mile 345 kV transmission line from Texas to Oklahoma. The project aims to enhance electric reliability, improve grid resilience, and support growing electricity demand in the Southwest Power Pool region. Expected completion is by November 2029.
Transource Energy, a partnership between American Electric Power Company Inc. (AEP) and Xcel Energy, has been selected to build the Beckham County-Potter 345 kV transmission project. Spanning approximately 128 miles, the new high-voltage line will link Xcel Energy’s Potter County substation near Amarillo, Texas, to Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company’s Beckham County substation in western Oklahoma. With an estimated cost of $222 million, the project aims to enhance electric reliability, improve grid resilience, and support growing electricity demand across the Southwest Power Pool region. The transmission line is expected to be in service by November 2029. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. AEP - American Electric Power Company Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on November 21, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here
