TAP168661
SubstationOklahoma · TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC
At a glance
TAP168661 is an electric transmission substation in Oklahoma, on TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC's transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #170062 | — | TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 1.0 mi |
| #170063 | — | TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 9.0 mi |
| #170068 | — | TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 7.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP168661, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN148745 | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Ochiltree County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.9 |
| BEAVER COUNTY | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Ochiltree County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.7 |
| EC Near Hugoton 1 | Greenfield | KS | Stevens | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.1 |
| EC Near Hugoton 1 | Greenfield | KS | Stevens | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.3 |
| EC Near Hugoton 1 | Greenfield | KS | Stevens | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.7 |
| UNKNOWN119627 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Seward County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.7 |
| UNKNOWN168666 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Seward County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.5 |
| UNKNOWN119632 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Seward County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP168661?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC. Their combined recorded length is about 16.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP168661 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 56 to 59 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Ochiltree County, Stevens, Seward 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP168661 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP168661 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 16.9 miles.
Who owns TAP168661 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP168661 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 TAP168661 substation located?
TAP168661 is in Oklahoma at 36.8778, -100.9098. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Ochiltree County, Stevens, Seward County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP168661 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP168661. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN148745 at 59/100. 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, “TAP168661 substation, Oklahoma”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/oklahoma/tap168661-0e7947f1 (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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