R S NELSON
SubstationLouisiana · ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC
R S NELSON is an electric transmission substation in Louisiana, operated by ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21461 | 138 kV | ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC | IN SERVICE | 39.8 mi |
| #21778 | 138 kV | ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
| #27860 | 138 kV | ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC | IN SERVICE | 3.4 mi |
| #38044 | 138 kV | ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC | IN SERVICE | 11.6 mi |
| #61584 | 138 kV | ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC | IN SERVICE | 11.6 mi |
| #61585 | 138 kV | ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC | IN SERVICE | 2.3 mi |
| #61586 | 138 kV | ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC | IN SERVICE | 6.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of R S NELSON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN173167 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Calcasieu Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.4 yrs | 72.6 |
| UNKNOWN173166 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Calcasieu Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.4 yrs | 71.3 |
| CALCASIEU | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Calcasieu Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 67.0 |
| UNKNOWN116398 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Calcasieu Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 66.4 |
| MOSS BLUFF | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Calcasieu Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 66.3 |
| Greenfield (NELSON - RICHARD) | Greenfield | LA | Jefferson Davis Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.4 yrs | 65.4 |
| UNKNOWN116325 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Calcasieu Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 64.7 |
| UNKNOWN116395 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Calcasieu Parish | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 64.2 |
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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