TAP161379
SubstationArkansas · OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO
At a glance
TAP161379 is an electric transmission substation in Arkansas, on OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #159722 | — | OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 3.6 mi |
| #159723 | — | OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #159724 | — | OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 2.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161379, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Pope County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.9 |
| EC FFE Franklin County | Greenfield | AR | Franklin County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.0 |
| EC Coal Johnson County | Greenfield | AR | Johnson County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.2 |
| EC Coal Johnson County | Greenfield | AR | Johnson County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.5 |
| EC Coal Franklin County | Greenfield | AR | Franklin County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.0 |
| UNKNOWN108021 | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Franklin County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| TAP154813 | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Franklin County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| OZARK | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Franklin County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP161379?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO. Their combined recorded length is about 6.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP161379 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Pope County, Franklin County, Johnson County. 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP161379 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP161379 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 6.2 miles.
Who owns TAP161379 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP161379 belong to OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP161379 substation located?
TAP161379 is in Arkansas at 35.4698, -93.5203. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Pope County, Franklin County, Johnson County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP161379 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161379. The highest-scoring is ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE at 64/100. Across Arkansas, the average DC Readiness score is 53.6.
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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, “TAP161379 substation, Arkansas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/arkansas/tap161379-af174678 (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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