KIRK SUBSTATION
SubstationLouisiana
At a glance
KIRK SUBSTATION is an electric transmission substation in Louisiana. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 5 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #167917 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 14.8 mi |
| #171754 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 10.0 mi |
| #171753 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 6.1 mi |
| #171755 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.7 mi |
| #180176 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 6.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of KIRK SUBSTATION, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEBRE | Substation-Adjacent | LA | West Baton Rouge Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.4 |
| WELLS | Substation-Adjacent | LA | St. Landry Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.9 |
| UNKNOWN112472 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Lafayette Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.7 |
| ELKS | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Lafayette Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.9 |
| BEADLE | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Lafayette Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.8 |
| UNKNOWN112473 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Lafayette Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.8 |
| UNKNOWN115763 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Lafayette Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.7 |
| PONT DES MOUTON | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Lafayette Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.7 |
How does KIRK SUBSTATION 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 KIRK SUBSTATION'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.
How do candidate sites near KIRK SUBSTATION 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 West Baton Rouge Parish, St. Landry Parish, Lafayette 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 KIRK SUBSTATION substation?
KIRK SUBSTATION has a maximum voltage of 138 kV and a minimum of 69 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so KIRK SUBSTATION is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to KIRK SUBSTATION substation?
5 transmission lines terminate at or pass through KIRK SUBSTATION in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 37.9 miles.
Where is KIRK SUBSTATION substation located?
KIRK SUBSTATION is in Louisiana at 30.1107, -91.8146. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in West Baton Rouge Parish, St. Landry Parish, Lafayette Parish.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near KIRK SUBSTATION substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of KIRK SUBSTATION. The highest-scoring is WEBRE at 65/100. 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, “KIRK SUBSTATION substation, Louisiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/louisiana/kirk-substation-32a7a148 (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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