BLOOMBURG M.P.
SubstationArkansas · ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC
At a glance
BLOOMBURG M.P. is an electric transmission substation in Arkansas, on ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) and connects 3 transmission lines. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #161889 | 69 kV | SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORORATION | IN SERVICE | 5.6 mi |
| #167104 | 69 kV | ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC | IN SERVICE | 8.8 mi |
| #133418 | — | ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC | IN SERVICE | 11.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BLOOMBURG M.P., ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP308045 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Miller County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.9 |
| UNKNOWN305499 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Marion County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.9 |
| UNKNOWN300411 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Bowie County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.8 |
| NORTHWEST TEXARKANA | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Bowie County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.6 |
| OZ Bowie | Greenfield | TX | Bowie | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 61.2 |
| OZ Bowie | Greenfield | TX | Bowie | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 61.2 |
| OZ Miller | Greenfield | AR | Miller | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.5 |
| OZ Cass | Greenfield | TX | Cass | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 60.4 |
How does BLOOMBURG M.P. compare with other substations in Arkansas?
Arkansas has 1,025 substation records in HIFLD, of which 174 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 36 named substations in the state are in BLOOMBURG M.P.'s 69–114 kV band (21% of named stations). 126 sit in a higher band. 17 named substations in Arkansas operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 161 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at BLOOMBURG M.P.?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORORATION, ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 25.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near BLOOMBURG M.P. score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Miller County, Marion County, Bowie County, Bowie. The Arkansas average across 1,651 scored sites is 53.6. 758 of those Arkansas sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is BLOOMBURG M.P. substation?
BLOOMBURG M.P. has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so BLOOMBURG M.P. is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to BLOOMBURG M.P. substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through BLOOMBURG M.P. in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 25.9 miles.
Who owns BLOOMBURG M.P. substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at BLOOMBURG M.P. belong to ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC, and others to SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORORATION. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is BLOOMBURG M.P. substation located?
BLOOMBURG M.P. is in Arkansas at 33.1338, -94.0429. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Miller County, Marion County, Bowie County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near BLOOMBURG M.P. substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BLOOMBURG M.P. The highest-scoring is TAP308045 at 65/100. Across Arkansas, the average DC Readiness score is 53.6.
Other 69 kV substations in Arkansas
- STATE LINE· 4 lines
- DIERKS· 3 lines
- F.M. COCHRAN· 3 lines
- GREENLAND· 3 lines
- SOUTH TEXA.· 3 lines
- WALDRON· 3 lines
- ARCH SMITH· 2 lines
- ASHDOWN 69· 2 lines
- All named substations in Arkansas· 174 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Arkansas· 1,651 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Arkansas
- Substations by state
About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “BLOOMBURG M.P. substation, Arkansas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/arkansas/bloomburg-m-p-b2973502 (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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