TAP172049
SubstationNorth Dakota
At a glance
TAP172049 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #121732 | — | — | — | 1.3 mi |
| #168066 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 2.2 mi |
| #168190 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP172049, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUDSON | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Williams County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.8 |
| UNKNOWN204457 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Williams County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.1 |
| UNKNOWN156789 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | McKenzie County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.0 |
| UNKNOWN131051 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Williams County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.5 |
| EC Near Williston | Greenfield | ND | Williams | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.2 |
| EC Near Williston | Greenfield | ND | Williams | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.9 |
| WATFORD CITY | Substation-Adjacent | ND | McKenzie County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.3 |
| UNKNOWN134177 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Williams County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.8 |
How do candidate sites near TAP172049 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Williams County, McKenzie County, Williams. 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 TAP172049 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP172049 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 3.5 miles.
Where is TAP172049 substation located?
TAP172049 is in North Dakota at 48.1611, -103.6040. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Williams County, McKenzie County, Williams.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP172049 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP172049. The highest-scoring is JUDSON at 65/100. 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, “TAP172049 substation, North Dakota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-dakota/tap172049-eff2fd36 (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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