DOW VELASCO
SubstationTexas · CENTERPOINT ENERGY
DOW VELASCO is an electric transmission substation in Texas, operated by CENTERPOINT ENERGY. It is classified as high-voltage (345 kv) and connects 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #88133 | 345 kV | CENTERPOINT ENERGY | — | 45.4 mi |
| #88732 | 345 kV | CENTERPOINT ENERGY | IN SERVICE | 36.1 mi |
| #84789 | 345 kV | CENTERPOINT ENERGY | — | 45.5 mi |
| #92786 | 345 kV | CENTERPOINT ENERGY | IN SERVICE | 36.2 mi |
| #80001 | 138 kV | CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC | IN SERVICE | 1.2 mi |
| #91820 | 138 kV | CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC | IN SERVICE | 1.2 mi |
| #86447 | 138 kV | CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC | — | 0.6 mi |
| #80837 | 138 kV | CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC | — | 3.1 mi |
| #83085 | 138 kV | CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC | — | 0.6 mi |
| #83556 | 138 kV | CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DOW VELASCO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOW VELASCO | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Brazoria County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 69.5 |
| UNKNOWN302859 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Brazoria County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 64.8 |
| UNKNOWN310390 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Brazoria County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 64.1 |
| BIPORT | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Brazoria County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 63.2 |
| HOFMAN | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Brazoria County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 63.1 |
| MUSTANG BAYOU | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Brazoria County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 63.0 |
| ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS TEXAS INC. | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Brazoria County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 62.9 |
| DAMON | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Fort Bend County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 62.8 |
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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