BLESSING
SubstationTexas · AEP TEXAS CENTRAL CO.
BLESSING is an electric transmission substation in Texas, operated by AEP TEXAS CENTRAL CO.. It is classified as high-voltage (345 kv) and connects 7 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 & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #88879 | 345 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 13.4 mi |
| #85373 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 42.0 mi |
| #85804 | 138 kV | AEP TEXAS CENTRAL CO. | IN SERVICE | 5.9 mi |
| #84358 | 138 kV | AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 15.7 mi |
| #88589 | 138 kV | AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY | — | 22.4 mi |
| #89173 | 138 kV | AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY | — | 25.7 mi |
| #87188 | 138 kV | AEP TEXAS CENTRAL CO. | — | 9.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BLESSING, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Matagorda County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 66.8 |
| BLESSING | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Matagorda County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 65.0 |
| UNKNOWN308688 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Wharton County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 64.3 |
| UNKNOWN305897 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Calhoun County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 64.0 |
| UNKNOWN302074 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Matagorda County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 63.1 |
| UNKNOWN306528 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Calhoun County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 63.1 |
| UNKNOWN304209 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Wharton County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 63.1 |
| NEW GULF | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Wharton County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 63.0 |
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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