TAP168618
SubstationOklahoma · PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF OKLAHOMA
At a glance
TAP168618 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #170010 | 138 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF OKLAHOMA | IN SERVICE | 1.2 mi |
| #170011 | 138 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF OKLAHOMA | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
| #170012 | 138 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF OKLAHOMA | IN SERVICE | 9.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP168618, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWTON EAST SIDE | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Comanche County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.8 |
| UNKNOWN173361 | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Stephens County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.7 |
| EC Near Ft. Sill Energy Center | Greenfield | OK | Comanche | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.3 |
| EC Near Anadarko Plant | Greenfield | OK | Caddo | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.8 |
| EC Near Anadarko Plant | Greenfield | OK | Caddo | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.8 |
| EC Near Anadarko Plant | Greenfield | OK | Caddo | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.5 |
| EC Near Ft. Sill Energy Center | Greenfield | OK | Comanche | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.2 |
| EC Near Anadarko Plant | Greenfield | OK | Caddo | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP168618?
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 12.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP168618 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Comanche County, Stephens County, Comanche, Caddo. 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 TAP168618 substation?
TAP168618 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 TAP168618 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP168618 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP168618 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 12.3 miles.
Who owns TAP168618 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP168618 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 TAP168618 substation located?
TAP168618 is in Oklahoma at 34.7836, -97.9175. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Comanche County, Stephens County, Comanche.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP168618 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP168618. The highest-scoring is LAWTON EAST SIDE at 63/100. 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, “TAP168618 substation, Oklahoma”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/oklahoma/tap168618-45ba05fd (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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