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American Electric Power (AEP) has appointed Puesh M. Kumar as Vice President of National Security and Resilience, effective April 9. Kumar, who will be based in Washington, D.C., will report to Emily Duncan, Senior Vice President of Federal Affairs.

Kumar joins AEP from his current position as director of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER). In this role, he led initiatives focusing on the security and resilience of U.S. energy systems, managed the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and directed emergency response efforts.

With over 20 years of energy sector experience, Kumar's background includes positions at Southern California Edison, American Public Power Association, and Memphis Light, Gas, and Water. He holds a degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems and will lead AEP's engagement with federal agencies and industry partners on national security, cybersecurity, and grid resilience issues.

TETRA Technologies (NYSE: TTI) announced plans to continue its Board refreshment at the 2025 Annual Meeting. The company intends to nominate Julie Sloat, former Chair, President and CEO of American Electric Power Company, while director Mark E. Baldwin will retire. This follows five retirements and four additions over the past five years.

The company disclosed receiving a nomination notice from shareholder Brad Radoff for four candidates. TETRA noted that preliminary due diligence indicates poor performance records for some candidates, with Radoff-associated companies showing negative returns: Harte Hanks (-14.6%), Farmer Bros (-62.2%), and Enzo Biochem (-82.8%).

TETRA highlighted its strong performance metrics, including a five-year total shareholder return of 1117%, significantly outperforming the S&P Small Cap 600 Capped Energy index (279%) and Russell 2000 index (100%). The company maintains a robust strategy focusing on Completion Fluids & Products and Water & Flowback Services segments, with Return on Net Capital Employed averaging 17.8% over the last two years.

American Electric Power (AEP) has announced the pricing of a registered underwritten offering of 19,607,844 shares of its common stock at $102.00 per share. The company entered into forward sale agreements with Citibank, N.A. and Barclays Bank PLC, with settlement expected by December 31, 2026.

The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,941,176 shares under the same terms. If AEP chooses physical settlement, the net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including capital contributions to utility subsidiaries, acquisitions, and/or debt repayment.

The offering is led by Citigroup, Barclays, BofA Securities, and Wells Fargo Securities as lead book-running managers, with additional financial institutions participating in various roles.

American Electric Power (AEP) has announced a registered underwritten offering of $2 billion of common stock shares with a forward sale component. The offering involves forward sale agreements with Citibank, N.A. and Barclays Bank PLC as counterparties, with settlement expected by December 31, 2026.

The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $300 million of shares under similar terms. AEP maintains flexibility with options for physical, cash, or net share settlement. If physical settlement is chosen, the company plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including capital contributions to utility subsidiaries, acquisitions, and/or debt repayment.

Kentucky Power has issued a response to a complaint filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by Kentucky's Attorney General and Public Service Commission. The company strongly disputes claims about their transmission investments and rate levels, stating that current customer rates are actually lower than in 2022.

The company, serving approximately 162,000 customers across 20 eastern Kentucky counties, emphasizes that their transmission investments benefit customers through increased reliability and access to low-cost generation resources. Their parent company, American Electric Power (AEP), plans to invest $54 billion from 2025 through 2029 to enhance customer service and support community energy needs.

Kentucky Power, with over 235 employees, maintains its commitment to economic development in eastern Kentucky and offers solutions for customers to manage energy costs. The company expressed willingness to collaborate with government and regulatory partners to address electricity cost concerns.

American Electric Power (AEP) has earned recognition on Forbes magazine's America's Best Large Employers 2025 list, securing the seventh position in the utilities category. The prestigious acknowledgment was based on an extensive independent survey conducted by Forbes in partnership with Statista, involving over 217,000 U.S. workers from companies with 1,000+ employees.

The evaluation criteria included key factors such as salary and wage, work environment, advancement opportunities, and likelihood of employer recommendation. AEP was among the 498 companies receiving the highest total scores. CEO Bill Fehrman highlighted this recognition as a testament to AEP's dedication to employee empowerment and creating a supportive work environment where staff can thrive.

American Electric Power (AEP) and its affiliate Transource Energy have been selected to invest approximately $1.7 billion in transmission system upgrades across the PJM region. The projects, approved by the PJM Board, will enhance reliability and power availability in Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Of the total investment, about $1.1 billion will be executed through Transource Energy's joint venture with Dominion Energy and FirstEnergy Transmission, called Valley Link Transmission Company. This includes two 765 kilovolt transmission lines across West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. The remaining $600 million will be allocated to AEP's Transmission Companies and operating companies in Indiana, Ohio, and Virginia.

The projects, selected through the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan (RTEP) process, are scheduled to be in service by 2029. They range from constructing new lines and stations to upgrading existing power lines and replacing substation equipment.

PJM Interconnection has selected multiple electric transmission projects to be jointly developed by Dominion Energy (D), American Electric Power, and FirstEnergy through their newly formed Valley Link Transmission Company joint venture. The projects will span across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland.

The key developments include:

• A 260-mile 765-kilovolt transmission line with two substations between Putnam County, WV and Frederick County, MD
• A 155-mile 765-kV transmission line with a substation between Campbell County, VA and Fauquier County, VA
• A new substation in Caroline County, VA

These infrastructure investments aim to address the region's growing power demands, enhance grid reliability, and support economic development. The projects are in early development stages, with detailed plans for permitting, regulatory approvals, and public participation expected in the coming months.

PJM Interconnection has selected multiple electric transmission projects to be jointly developed by FirstEnergy Transmission, Dominion Energy, and American Electric Power through its Transource Energy affiliate. The companies will collaborate through the newly formed Valley Link Transmission Company joint venture.

The selected projects include:

• A 260-mile 765-kilovolt transmission line and two substations between Putnam County, WV, and Frederick County, MD
• A 155-mile 765-kV transmission line and substation between Campbell County, VA, and Fauquier County, VA
• A new substation in Caroline County, VA

The projects, proposed through PJM's Regional Transmission Expansion Plan Open Window process in September 2024, aim to address reliability needs, support economic development, and meet growing power demands across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. The development is in early stages, with detailed plans for permitting, regulatory approvals, and public participation expected in the coming months.