ARCO BP-WILLARD
SubstationTexas · LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC
At a glance
ARCO BP-WILLARD is an electric transmission substation in Texas, on LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 1 transmission line. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #306521 | 115 kV | LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 10.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ARCO BP-WILLARD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN308536 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Hockley County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.5 |
| UNKNOWN309147 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Hockley County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.5 |
| TAP302515 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Yoakum County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.1 |
| MUSTANG | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Yoakum County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.0 |
| UNKNOWN302167 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Yoakum County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 58.9 |
| WASSON SWITCHING | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Yoakum County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 58.9 |
| TAP308106 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Yoakum County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 58.8 |
| SEMINOLE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Gaines County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 58.2 |
How does ARCO BP-WILLARD compare with other substations in Texas?
Texas has 4,939 substation records in HIFLD, of which 1,426 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 1,020 named substations in the state are in ARCO BP-WILLARD's 115–229 kV band (72% of named stations). 236 sit in a higher band. 200 named substations in Texas operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at ARCO BP-WILLARD?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 10.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near ARCO BP-WILLARD score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Hockley County, Yoakum County, Gaines County. The Texas average across 6,839 scored sites is 56.4. 3,635 of those Texas sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is ARCO BP-WILLARD substation?
ARCO BP-WILLARD has a maximum voltage of 115 kV and a minimum of 14 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so ARCO BP-WILLARD is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to ARCO BP-WILLARD substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through ARCO BP-WILLARD in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 10.4 miles.
Who owns ARCO BP-WILLARD substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at ARCO BP-WILLARD belong to LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is ARCO BP-WILLARD substation located?
ARCO BP-WILLARD is in Texas at 33.0265, -102.8287. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Hockley County, Yoakum County, Gaines County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near ARCO BP-WILLARD substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ARCO BP-WILLARD. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN308536 at 62/100. Across Texas, the average DC Readiness score is 56.4.
Other 115 kV substations in Texas
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, “ARCO BP-WILLARD substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/arco-bp-willard-d6e34be8 (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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