TAP159655
SubstationOklahoma · OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO
At a glance
TAP159655 is an electric transmission substation in Oklahoma, on OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #161617 | 69 kV | OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #161618 | 69 kV | OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 9.8 mi |
| #161620 | 69 kV | OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 2.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159655, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT SMITH | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Sebastian County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.7 |
| OZ Sebastian | Greenfield | AR | Sebastian | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.0 |
| Alma Solar | Brownfield | AR | Crawford | 161 kV | 1 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.8 |
| OZ Crawford | Greenfield | AR | Crawford | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.1 |
| EC Coal Sebastian County | Greenfield | AR | Sebastian County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.6 |
| OZ Le Flore | Greenfield | OK | Le Flore | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.4 |
| EC Coal Le Flore County | Greenfield | OK | Le Flore County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.8 |
| EC Coal Haskell County | Greenfield | OK | Haskell County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP159655?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 12.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP159655 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Sebastian County, Sebastian, Crawford, Le Flore. 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 TAP159655 substation?
TAP159655 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 TAP159655 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP159655 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP159655 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 12.7 miles.
Who owns TAP159655 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP159655 belong to OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP159655 substation located?
TAP159655 is in Oklahoma at 35.4045, -94.5884. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Sebastian County, Sebastian, Crawford.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP159655 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159655. The highest-scoring is FORT SMITH at 66/100. 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, “TAP159655 substation, Oklahoma”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/oklahoma/tap159655-1e3baa9d (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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