Element Critical Houston HOU1
Internet ExchangeKaty, TX · Element Critical, LLC
Element Critical Houston HOU1 is an internet exchange and peering facility in Katy, TX, operated by Element Critical, LLC.. Carrier and peering density is a core fiber-connectivity input for datacenter siting: proximity to a well-peered exchange shortens the path to low-latency, multi-carrier transit and reduces backhaul cost for a new facility.
Peering & carrier density
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Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites near Element Critical Houston HOU1, ranked by DC Readiness. Co-location near a well-peered exchange is a meaningful fiber-connectivity advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC Near T H Wharton | Greenfield | TX | Harris | — | — | 3.4 yrs | 63.1 |
| UNKNOWN304285 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Harris County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.7 yrs | 63.1 |
| EC Near T H Wharton | Greenfield | TX | Harris | — | — | 3.4 yrs | 62.7 |
| OZ Harris | Greenfield | TX | Harris | — | — | 3.4 yrs | 62.4 |
| NORTH BELT | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Harris County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.7 yrs | 62.2 |
| BELLAIRE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Harris County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.7 yrs | 62.2 |
| FRANZ | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Fort Bend County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.7 yrs | 62.1 |
| SMITHERS | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Fort Bend County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.7 yrs | 62.0 |
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Exchange and peering data is sourced from public PeeringDB records and may lag facility changes. Network and IX counts are point-in-time figures; confirm current peering options and cross-connect availability directly with the facility operator.
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