TAP169982
SubstationLouisiana · ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC
At a glance
TAP169982 is an electric transmission substation in Louisiana, on ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #171779 | — | ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC | IN SERVICE | 2.7 mi |
| #171780 | — | ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #171787 | — | ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC | IN SERVICE | 8.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169982, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOGALUSA | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Washington Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.1 |
| UNKNOWN112451 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Pearl River County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.8 |
| OZ Marion | Greenfield | MS | Marion | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.2 |
| OZ Marion | Greenfield | MS | Marion | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 59.6 |
| EC Near Washington Parish Energy Center | Greenfield | LA | Washington | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| UNKNOWN109809 | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Marion County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 57.8 |
| UNKNOWN109996 | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Pearl River County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 57.8 |
| EC FFE Pike County | Greenfield | MS | Pike County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP169982?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC. Their combined recorded length is about 11 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP169982 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Washington Parish, Pearl River County, Marion, Washington. 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP169982 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP169982 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 11 miles.
Who owns TAP169982 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP169982 belong to ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP169982 substation located?
TAP169982 is in Louisiana at 30.9463, -90.0973. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Washington Parish, Pearl River County, Marion.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP169982 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169982. The highest-scoring is BOGALUSA at 68/100. Across Louisiana, the average DC Readiness score is 53.1.
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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, “TAP169982 substation, Louisiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/louisiana/tap169982-1e7ed2e6 (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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