TAP168436
SubstationMissouri · UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO)
At a glance
TAP168436 is an electric transmission substation in Missouri, on UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO)'s transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #169747 | 69 kV | UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO) | IN SERVICE | 8.7 mi |
| #169748 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #169749 | 69 kV | UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO) | IN SERVICE | 7.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP168436, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN122781 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Butler County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.1 |
| UNKNOWN117906 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Butler County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.8 |
| TAP153821 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Stoddard County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.6 |
| LUTESVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Bollinger County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.9 |
| EC Near Malden | Greenfield | MO | Dunklin | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.7 |
| EC Near Malden | Greenfield | MO | Dunklin | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.6 |
| EC Near Essex | Greenfield | MO | Stoddard | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.5 |
| EC Near Essex | Greenfield | MO | Stoddard | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP168436?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO). Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 16.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP168436 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Butler County, Stoddard County, Bollinger County, Dunklin. The Missouri average across 3,413 scored sites is 55.7. 1,002 of those Missouri sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP168436 substation?
TAP168436 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP168436 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP168436 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP168436 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 16.2 miles.
Who owns TAP168436 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP168436 belong to UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO). GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP168436 substation located?
TAP168436 is in Missouri at 36.9386, -90.1691. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Butler County, Stoddard County, Bollinger County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP168436 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP168436. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN122781 at 63/100. Across Missouri, the average DC Readiness score is 55.7.
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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, “TAP168436 substation, Missouri”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/missouri/tap168436-7d044c51 (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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