AEP Texas set to construct one of the first 765-kV transmission lines in Texas
AEP Texas announces plans to construct one of Texas' first 765-kV transmission lines as part of the Permian Basin Reliability Plan approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Howard-Solstice Transmission Line Project will span approximately 300 miles, connecting the Solstice Substation near Fort Stockton to a substation near San Antonio.
The project, authorized under Texas House Bill 5066, aims to support the growing electricity demands of the Permian Basin region, particularly focusing on the expansion and electrification of the oil and gas industry. AEP Texas will implement this project as part of a jointly assigned initiative, leveraging its parent company's extensive experience with 765-kV transmission lines, which includes operating 2,110 miles of such infrastructure across North America.
The company plans to host open houses along the line route this summer to discuss potential route links with community members.
AEP Texas annuncia i piani per costruire una delle prime linee di trasmissione a 765 kV in Texas, nell'ambito del Permian Basin Reliability Plan approvato dalla Public Utility Commission of Texas. Il Progetto della Linea di Trasmissione Howard-Solstice si estenderà per circa 300 miglia, collegando la sottostazione Solstice vicino a Fort Stockton a una sottostazione vicino a San Antonio.
Il progetto, autorizzato dalla Texas House Bill 5066, mira a supportare la crescente domanda di elettricità nella regione del Permian Basin, concentrandosi in particolare sull'espansione e l'elettrificazione dell'industria del petrolio e del gas. AEP Texas realizzerà questo progetto come parte di un'iniziativa congiunta, sfruttando l'ampia esperienza della società madre nelle linee di trasmissione a 765 kV, che include la gestione di 2.110 miglia di infrastrutture simili in Nord America.
L'azienda prevede di organizzare open house lungo il percorso della linea questa estate per discutere con i membri della comunità i possibili collegamenti del tracciato.
AEP Texas anuncia planes para construir una de las primeras líneas de transmisión de 765 kV en Texas, como parte del Permian Basin Reliability Plan aprobado por la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Texas. El Proyecto de la Línea de Transmisión Howard-Solstice abarcará aproximadamente 300 millas, conectando la subestación Solstice cerca de Fort Stockton con una subestación cerca de San Antonio.
El proyecto, autorizado bajo la Ley de la Cámara de Texas 5066, tiene como objetivo apoyar la creciente demanda eléctrica de la región de Permian Basin, enfocándose especialmente en la expansión y electrificación de la industria del petróleo y gas. AEP Texas llevará a cabo este proyecto como parte de una iniciativa conjunta, aprovechando la amplia experiencia de su empresa matriz con líneas de transmisión de 765 kV, que incluye la operación de 2,110 millas de esta infraestructura en Norteamérica.
La compañía planea organizar jornadas de puertas abiertas a lo largo de la ruta este verano para discutir posibles enlaces de la ruta con los miembros de la comunidad.
AEP Texas는 텍사스 공공유틸리티위원회(Public Utility Commission of Texas)가 승인한 Permian Basin Reliability Plan의 일환으로 텍사스 최초의 765kV 송전선 중 하나를 건설할 계획을 발표했습니다. Howard-Solstice 송전선 프로젝트는 약 300마일에 걸쳐 Fort Stockton 인근의 Solstice 변전소와 San Antonio 인근 변전소를 연결할 예정입니다.
텍사스 주 하원 법안 5066에 따라 승인된 이 프로젝트는 특히 석유 및 가스 산업의 확장과 전기화에 중점을 두어 Permian Basin 지역의 증가하는 전력 수요를 지원하는 것을 목표로 합니다. AEP Texas는 모회사의 765kV 송전선 운영 경험을 활용하여 북미 전역에 걸쳐 2,110마일의 송전 인프라를 운영한 경험을 바탕으로 이 프로젝트를 공동 이니셔티브의 일환으로 추진할 예정입니다.
회사는 이번 여름 송전선 경로를 따라 지역 주민들과 경로 연결 가능성에 대해 논의하기 위한 공개 설명회를 개최할 계획입니다.
AEP Texas annonce son projet de construction de l'une des premières lignes de transmission à 765 kV du Texas, dans le cadre du Permian Basin Reliability Plan approuvé par la Public Utility Commission of Texas. Le projet de ligne de transmission Howard-Solstice s'étendra sur environ 300 miles, reliant la sous-station Solstice près de Fort Stockton à une sous-station près de San Antonio.
Ce projet, autorisé par le Texas House Bill 5066, vise à répondre à la demande croissante en électricité dans la région du Permian Basin, en se concentrant particulièrement sur l'expansion et l'électrification de l'industrie pétrolière et gazière. AEP Texas réalisera ce projet dans le cadre d'une initiative conjointe, tirant parti de l'expérience étendue de sa société mère avec les lignes de transmission à 765 kV, qui comprend l'exploitation de 2 110 miles de telles infrastructures en Amérique du Nord.
L'entreprise prévoit d'organiser des journées portes ouvertes le long du tracé cet été afin de discuter des liaisons potentielles avec les membres de la communauté.
AEP Texas kündigt Pläne zum Bau einer der ersten 765-kV-Übertragungsleitungen in Texas im Rahmen des vom Public Utility Commission of Texas genehmigten Permian Basin Reliability Plan an. Das Howard-Solstice-Übertragungsleitungsprojekt wird sich über etwa 300 Meilen erstrecken und die Solstice-Unterstation bei Fort Stockton mit einer Unterstation in der Nähe von San Antonio verbinden.
Das Projekt, das durch das texanische House Bill 5066 genehmigt wurde, soll den wachsenden Strombedarf der Permian Basin-Region unterstützen, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf der Erweiterung und Elektrifizierung der Öl- und Gasindustrie liegt. AEP Texas wird dieses Projekt im Rahmen einer gemeinsam zugewiesenen Initiative umsetzen und dabei auf die umfangreiche Erfahrung des Mutterunternehmens mit 765-kV-Übertragungsleitungen zurückgreifen, das 2.110 Meilen dieser Infrastruktur in Nordamerika betreibt.
Das Unternehmen plant, diesen Sommer entlang der Trasse Informationsveranstaltungen abzuhalten, um mögliche Streckenverbindungen mit den Gemeindemitgliedern zu besprechen.
- Major infrastructure project approval secured from PUCT
- Strategic expansion into high-growth Permian Basin region
- Leverages AEP's extensive experience with 765-kV transmission technology
- Project supports company's $54 billion investment plan (2025-2029)
- Positions company for future growth in Texas energy market
- Significant capital expenditure required for 300-mile transmission line
- Project execution risks due to scale and complexity
- Regulatory compliance challenges with new infrastructure
Insights
AEP's 765-kV transmission project approval leverages their industry-leading expertise while securing significant regulated infrastructure growth in the critical Permian Basin.
The PUCT's approval for AEP Texas to construct a 300-mile 765-kV transmission line represents a significant infrastructure advancement for Texas's electric grid. This Howard-Solstice project will be among the first extra-high voltage lines in ERCOT, marking a substantial capacity expansion aimed specifically at the high-growth Permian Basin region.
The technical significance cannot be overstated - 765-kV transmission enables more efficient long-distance power delivery with reduced losses compared to lower-voltage alternatives. AEP brings unmatched expertise to this project, operating 2,110 miles of 765-kV lines - more than any other transmission system in North America. Their pioneering history with this technology dates back to 1969 when they energized the world's first operational 765-kV line.
This project directly addresses critical infrastructure needs codified in Texas House Bill 5066, which mandated reliability improvements for the Permian Basin. The transmission upgrade will create new power delivery pathways to support both the region's expanding oil and gas operations and growing community needs.
By introducing this higher-voltage transmission capability to ERCOT, AEP is establishing more robust interconnections that enhance overall grid resilience while accommodating substantial load growth in West Texas. This positions AEP Texas strategically at the intersection of energy infrastructure modernization and economic development in one of Texas's most vital industrial regions.
PUCT approval secures AEP's role in critical regulatory-backed infrastructure expansion, supporting long-term earnings visibility through regulated returns in high-growth Permian Basin.
The Public Utility Commission's April 24th approval of AEP Texas's Howard-Solstice transmission project represents a significant regulatory achievement that substantially de-risks a major component of the company's capital deployment strategy. This 300-mile 765-kV line secures AEP's position in the state-mandated Permian Basin Reliability Plan, aligning corporate investment with explicit public policy objectives.
Strategically, this project offers two compelling advantages. First, it focuses on the Permian Basin - a region of exceptional economic importance experiencing dual growth drivers from oil/gas electrification and community expansion. Second, it leverages AEP's established technological leadership in 765-kV transmission, where they operate North America's largest such network.
From an investment perspective, this approval supports AEP's broader
The regulatory backing through HB 5066 significantly reduces execution risk, as the project addresses explicitly acknowledged reliability needs in a region described as "important for state and national economies." For long-term investors, this project enhances AEP's earnings visibility through regulated infrastructure expansion in a high-priority, high-growth region with strong political support.
The Howard-Solstice Transmission Line Project is one of three 765-kV transmission lines to be constructed along the 765-kV import paths approved by the Public Utility Commission of
AEP Texas will build the line as part of a jointly assigned project. The construction involves building approximately 300 miles of transmission line connecting AEP Texas' Solstice Substation near
The project supports the ongoing expansion and electrification of the oil and gas industry in west
Texas House Bill 5066, passed by the Texas Legislature in 2023 and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, required the PUCT to direct ERCOT to develop an electric reliability plan for the Permian Basin region, which is an important energy location for the state and national economies.
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American Electric Power, AEP Texas' parent company, owns 2,110 miles of 765-kV transmission lines, more than any other transmission system in
AEP's experience with 765-kV began in 1961 with the installation of an experimental 750-kV transmission line at AEP's test facility near
Open houses for the Howard-Solstice 765-kV transmission line project will be held at locations along the line route this summer where project team members will be available to discuss potential route links and answer any questions.
For more information, please visit AEPTexas.com.
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