ONE Gas to Build $160 Million Pipeline to Fuel Power Generation in Oklahoma
ONE Gas plans to build a $160 million, 43-mile natural gas pipeline in southeast Oklahoma to supply power generation facilities and support rising electricity demand, with the project targeted for service in 2028.
ONE Gas Inc. is moving forward with plans to construct a new large-diameter natural gas pipeline in southeast Oklahoma, a $160 million infrastructure project designed to support rising electricity demand and improve grid reliability, according to OK Energy Today.
The proposed pipeline will span roughly 43 miles and is scheduled to enter service in 2028. Its primary purpose is to deliver natural gas to power generation facilities as utilities across Oklahoma add capacity to meet growing load requirements.
The pipeline is expected to supply more than 100 billion cubic feet of natural gas annually to Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC), providing fuel for natural gas–fired generation at the cooperative’s Hugo Plant near Fort Towson. ONE Gas disclosed in regulatory filings that the project is expected to support approximately 400 megawatts of gas-fired generation by 2029.
The company has described the development as the first phase of a broader long-term resource plan by WFEC focused on securing reliable generation capacity. The pipeline will connect the Bennington Natural Gas Hub directly to the Hugo Plant, creating a dedicated supply path for power generation.
Total project costs are estimated at $150 million to $160 million, with ONE Gas planning to invest about $120 million of that amount. Construction, operation, and long-term maintenance will be handled by Oklahoma Natural Gas, ONE Gas’ local distribution utility.
Construction is expected to take more than two years, with completion targeted for the third quarter of 2028. The timeline aligns with WFEC’s plans to bring additional natural gas generation online by 2029, ensuring a stable fuel supply as new units enter service.
As reported by OK Energy Today, the pipeline is intended to reinforce the long-term viability of the Hugo Plant while strengthening energy infrastructure across southeast Oklahoma, supporting utilities as they respond to continued growth in industrial, commercial, and residential electricity demand.