TAP168529
SubstationOklahoma · PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF OKLAHOMA
At a glance
TAP168529 is an electric transmission substation in Oklahoma, on PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF OKLAHOMA's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #167441 | 138 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF OKLAHOMA | IN SERVICE | 2.5 mi |
| #169895 | 138 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF OKLAHOMA | IN SERVICE | 5.9 mi |
| #169896 | 138 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF OKLAHOMA | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP168529, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TATONGA | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Dewey County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.0 |
| OZ Custer | Greenfield | OK | Custer | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.9 |
| ELK CITY | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Beckham County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.6 |
| UNKNOWN159874 | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Washita County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.5 |
| OZ Custer | Greenfield | OK | Custer | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.7 |
| WEATHERFORD | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Custer County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.8 |
| UNKNOWN118811 | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Custer County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.7 |
| UNKNOWN118812 | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Custer County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP168529?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF OKLAHOMA. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 8.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP168529 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Dewey County, Custer, Beckham County, Washita 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 TAP168529 substation?
TAP168529 has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP168529 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP168529 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP168529 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 8.6 miles.
Who owns TAP168529 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP168529 belong to PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF OKLAHOMA. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP168529 substation located?
TAP168529 is in Oklahoma at 35.5513, -99.0115. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Dewey County, Custer, Beckham County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP168529 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP168529. The highest-scoring is TATONGA at 60/100. 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, “TAP168529 substation, Oklahoma”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/oklahoma/tap168529-efaa460d (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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