WEST FORK
SubstationLouisiana
At a glance
WEST FORK is an electric transmission substation in Louisiana. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 4 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 & operation
Operator not catalogued for this substation.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WEST FORK, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Acadia Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.9 |
| 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 |
| PONT DES MOUTON | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Lafayette Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.7 |
| FLANDERS | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Lafayette Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.6 |
How does WEST FORK 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. 88 named substations in the state are in WEST FORK's 230–344 kV band (30% of named stations). 17 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 WEST FORK score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Acadia 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 WEST FORK substation?
WEST FORK has a maximum voltage of 230 kV and a minimum of 138 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so WEST FORK is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to WEST FORK substation?
4 transmission lines terminate at or pass through WEST FORK in the HIFLD line data.
Where is WEST FORK substation located?
WEST FORK is in Louisiana at 30.5370, -92.1422. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Acadia Parish, St. Landry Parish, Lafayette Parish.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WEST FORK substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WEST FORK. The highest-scoring is RICHARD at 63/100. Across Louisiana, the average DC Readiness score is 53.1.
Other 230 kV substations in Louisiana
- WATERFORD 230KV· 17 lines
- CARLYSS· 15 lines
- NINEMILE POINT· 14 lines
- WILLOW GLEN (230KV)· 14 lines
- WILLOW GLEN (500KV)· 14 lines
- LITTLE GYPSY STATION· 12 lines
- ADDIS· 10 lines
- HARELSON· 9 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, “WEST FORK substation, Louisiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/louisiana/west-fork-a345046d (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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