TAP159618
SubstationOklahoma · TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC
At a glance
TAP159618 is an electric transmission substation in Oklahoma, on TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC'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
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #161569 | 69 kV | TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 0.5 mi |
| #161570 | 69 kV | TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 0.5 mi |
| #168039 | 69 kV | TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 23.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159618, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN118694 | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Cimarron County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 53.7 |
| TAP148732 | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Cimarron County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 53.7 |
| UNKNOWN118699 | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Cimarron County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 53.7 |
| UNKNOWN118697 | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Cimarron County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 53.6 |
| TAP148731 | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Cimarron County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 53.6 |
| UNKNOWN309452 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Sherman County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.5 yrs | 53.5 |
| TAP173537 | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Cimarron County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 53.1 |
| UNKNOWN148747 | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Cimarron County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 52.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP159618?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 24.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP159618 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 53 to 54 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Cimarron County, Sherman County. The Oklahoma average across 3,723 scored sites is 52.9. 1,344 of those Oklahoma sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP159618 substation?
TAP159618 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 TAP159618 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP159618 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP159618 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 24.9 miles.
Who owns TAP159618 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP159618 belong to TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP159618 substation located?
TAP159618 is in Oklahoma at 36.7044, -102.4633. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Cimarron County, Sherman County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP159618 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159618. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN118694 at 54/100. Across Oklahoma, the average DC Readiness score is 52.9.
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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, “TAP159618 substation, Oklahoma”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/oklahoma/tap159618-b168cc3d (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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