BELFAIR
SubstationLouisiana · ENTERGY GULF STATES - LA LLC
At a glance
BELFAIR is an electric transmission substation in Louisiana, on ENTERGY GULF STATES - LA LLC's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #144855 | 138 kV | ENTERGY GULF STATES - LA LLC | IN SERVICE | 1.1 mi |
| #141630 | — | ENTERGY GULF STATES - LA LLC | IN SERVICE | 1.7 mi |
| #147568 | — | ENTERGY GULF STATES - LA LLC | IN SERVICE | 1.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BELFAIR, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLOW GLEN (500KV) | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Ascension Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 71.9 |
| UNKNOWN112075 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | West Feliciana Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 69.2 |
| COLY | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Livingston Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.1 |
| UNKNOWN149836 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Iberville Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.5 |
| WEBRE | Substation-Adjacent | LA | West Baton Rouge Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.4 |
| FANCY POINT | Substation-Adjacent | LA | West Feliciana Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.0 |
| HAZEL | Substation-Adjacent | LA | East Baton Rouge Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.7 |
| OAK VILLA | Substation-Adjacent | LA | East Baton Rouge Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.7 |
How does BELFAIR compare with other substations in Louisiana?
Louisiana has 1,305 substation records in HIFLD, of which 297 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 76 named substations in the state are in BELFAIR's 115–229 kV band (26% of named stations). 105 sit in a higher band. 17 named substations in Louisiana operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at BELFAIR?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by ENTERGY GULF STATES - LA LLC. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 4.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near BELFAIR score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 72 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Ascension Parish, West Feliciana Parish, Livingston Parish, Iberville Parish. The Louisiana average across 1,762 scored sites is 53.1. 615 of those Louisiana sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is BELFAIR substation?
BELFAIR has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so BELFAIR is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to BELFAIR substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through BELFAIR in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 4.6 miles.
Who owns BELFAIR substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at BELFAIR belong to ENTERGY GULF STATES - LA LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is BELFAIR substation located?
BELFAIR is in Louisiana at 30.4738, -91.1443. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Ascension Parish, West Feliciana Parish, Livingston Parish.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near BELFAIR substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BELFAIR. The highest-scoring is WILLOW GLEN (500KV) at 72/100. Across Louisiana, the average DC Readiness score is 53.1.
Other 138 kV substations in Louisiana
- SCOTT· 11 lines
- MOSSVILLE· 9 lines
- ARSENAL HILL· 8 lines
- SEGURA· 8 lines
- CECILIA· 7 lines
- SOUTH SHREVEPORT· 7 lines
- COCODRIE· 6 lines
- SOLAC· 6 lines
- All named substations in Louisiana· 297 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Louisiana· 1,762 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Louisiana
- 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, “BELFAIR substation, Louisiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/louisiana/belfair-2820e3dc (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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