CHATOM
SubstationMississippi · ALABAMA POWER CO
CHATOM is an electric transmission substation in Mississippi, operated by ALABAMA POWER CO. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13384 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 32.2 mi |
| #15498 | 230 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 19.9 mi |
| #40327 | 115 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 17.1 mi |
| #42247 | 115 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 17.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CHATOM, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN109065 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 68.3 |
| UNKNOWN109320 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 68.0 |
| UNKNOWN109319 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 67.6 |
| CHARLES R LOWMAN | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Clarke County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 67.2 |
| WEST MCINTOSH (POWERSOUTH) | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 66.9 |
| CHATOM | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 65.4 |
| MCINTOSH (AL) | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Washington County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 63.6 |
| UNKNOWN109323 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Clarke County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 63.6 |
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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