TAP134161
SubstationNorth Dakota
At a glance
TAP134161 is an electric transmission substation in North Dakota. 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
Ownership
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #116270 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 1.0 mi |
| #148079 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 11.1 mi |
| #167542 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 6.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP134161, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN134171 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Mercer County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.5 |
| COYOTE | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Mercer County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.5 |
| UNKNOWN135287 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Mercer County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.5 |
| UNKNOWN133835 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Mercer County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.5 |
| UNKNOWN133834 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Oliver County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.9 |
| UNKNOWN133143 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | McLean County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.9 |
| UNKNOWN160922 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Mercer County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.8 |
| EC Near Stanton | Greenfield | ND | Mercer | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.5 |
How do candidate sites near TAP134161 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Mercer County, Oliver County, McLean County, Mercer. The North Dakota average across 1,020 scored sites is 55.7. 453 of those North Dakota sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to TAP134161 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP134161 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 18.1 miles.
Where is TAP134161 substation located?
TAP134161 is in North Dakota at 47.3573, -101.7595. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Mercer County, Oliver County, McLean County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP134161 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP134161. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN134171 at 66/100. Across North Dakota, 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, “TAP134161 substation, North Dakota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-dakota/tap134161-49696268 (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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