FRIO TOWN
SubstationTexas · AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY
FRIO TOWN is an electric transmission substation in Texas, operated by AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #84600 | 138 kV | AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY | — | 18.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FRIO TOWN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOWNIE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Uvalde County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 67.5 |
| TAP307847 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Medina County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 66.3 |
| MOORE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Frio County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 66.2 |
| TAP302617 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Medina County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 64.0 |
| HONDO | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Medina County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 62.9 |
| UNKNOWN310456 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Medina County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 62.8 |
| PEARSALL POWER PLANT | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Frio County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 62.4 |
| HONDO CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Medina County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 62.0 |
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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