PSO and Walmart Reach Agreement on Wind Catcher Project in Oklahoma

The two companies are requesting the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to approve the project under the terms of their settlement agreement.

Official Press Release PSO:

PSO and Walmart Reach Agreement on Wind Catcher Energy Connection

Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) and Walmart, Inc. have reached a settlement agreement on PSO’s proposed Wind Catcher Energy Connection project (Wind Catcher). PSO and Walmart are requesting the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (Commission) approve the project under the terms of the settlement agreement.

Wind Catcher is expected to save PSO customers around $2 billion over the 25 years the project is in service. The new wind energy will complement PSO’s existing power resources, which include natural gas, wind, power purchases, and coal. The $4.5 billion Wind Catcher project includes acquisition of a 2,000-megawatt wind farm under construction in the Oklahoma Panhandle near Guymon and a dedicated generation tie line to the Tulsa area, where the energy... ... More: Official Press Release PSO