FORBING ROAD
SubstationLouisiana · SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER CO
At a glance
FORBING ROAD is an electric transmission substation in Louisiana, on SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) and connects 1 transmission line. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #141471 | 69 kV | SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FORBING ROAD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST SHREVEPORT | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Caddo Parish | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.5 |
| LONGWOOD | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Caddo Parish | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.0 |
| UNKNOWN111872 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | De Soto Parish | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.3 |
| Mansfield Mill | Brownfield | LA | Red River Parish | — | 25 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.7 |
| EDWARDS STREET | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Caddo Parish | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.4 |
| ARSENAL HILL | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Caddo Parish | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.4 |
| FORT HUMBUG | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Caddo Parish | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.3 |
| MC WILLIE | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Caddo Parish | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.2 |
How does FORBING ROAD 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. 62 named substations in the state are in FORBING ROAD's 69–114 kV band (21% of named stations). 181 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 FORBING ROAD?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 0.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near FORBING ROAD score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Caddo Parish, De Soto Parish, Red River 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 FORBING ROAD substation?
FORBING ROAD 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 FORBING ROAD is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to FORBING ROAD substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through FORBING ROAD in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 0.2 miles.
Who owns FORBING ROAD substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at FORBING ROAD belong to SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is FORBING ROAD substation located?
FORBING ROAD is in Louisiana at 32.4168, -93.7521. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Caddo Parish, De Soto Parish, Red River Parish.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near FORBING ROAD substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FORBING ROAD. The highest-scoring is SOUTHWEST SHREVEPORT at 66/100. Across Louisiana, the average DC Readiness score is 53.1.
Other 69 kV substations in Louisiana
- CHLOMAL· 6 lines
- BLOUNT· 5 lines
- PINHOOK· 4 lines
- BRADY HEIGHTS· 3 lines
- CHOUPIQUE· 3 lines
- ELLERBE ROAD· 3 lines
- HARDY· 3 lines
- JACKSON· 3 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, “FORBING ROAD substation, Louisiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/louisiana/forbing-road-f16c3866 (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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