FRIONA RURAL
SubstationTexas · SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO.
At a glance
FRIONA RURAL is an electric transmission substation in Texas, on SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO.'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #305650 | 138 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FRIONA RURAL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEAF SMITH | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Deaf Smith County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.7 |
| EC Near Plant X | Greenfield | TX | Lamb | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 59.7 |
| EC Near Plant X | Greenfield | TX | Lamb | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 59.1 |
| EC Near Plant X | Greenfield | TX | Lamb | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 59.0 |
| EC Near Plant X | Greenfield | TX | Lamb | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 56.5 |
| HEREFORD SOUTH | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Deaf Smith County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.4 |
| DEAF SMITH METERING STATION | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Deaf Smith County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.3 |
| UNKNOWN307715 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Parmer County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.7 |
How does FRIONA RURAL 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 FRIONA RURAL'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 FRIONA RURAL?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 0 miles.
How do candidate sites near FRIONA RURAL score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 56 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Deaf Smith County, Lamb, Parmer 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 FRIONA RURAL substation?
FRIONA RURAL has a maximum voltage of 115 kV and a minimum of 69 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so FRIONA RURAL is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to FRIONA RURAL substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through FRIONA RURAL in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 0 miles.
Who owns FRIONA RURAL substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at FRIONA RURAL belong to SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is FRIONA RURAL substation located?
FRIONA RURAL is in Texas at 34.6074, -102.7278. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Deaf Smith County, Lamb, Parmer County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near FRIONA RURAL substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FRIONA RURAL. The highest-scoring is DEAF SMITH at 61/100. 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, “FRIONA RURAL substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/friona-rural-b65ac190 (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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