PRINGLE
SubstationTexas · NORTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOP INC
At a glance
PRINGLE is an electric transmission substation in Texas, on NORTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOP INC's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 5 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #303491 | 230 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO | IN SERVICE | 31.0 mi |
| #305361 | 138 kV | NORTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOP INC | IN SERVICE | 20.3 mi |
| #301967 | 115 kV | NORTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOP INC | IN SERVICE | 17.8 mi |
| #305633 | 115 kV | NORTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOP INC | IN SERVICE | 27.8 mi |
| #309571 | 115 kV | NORTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOP INC | IN SERVICE | 20.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of PRINGLE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRUVER | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Hansford County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.4 |
| HUTCHINSON COUNTY | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Hutchinson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.0 |
| TAP310855 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Hutchinson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.9 |
| PRINGLE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Hutchinson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.8 |
| EC Near Riverview | Greenfield | TX | Hutchinson | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 59.2 |
| EC Near Riverview | Greenfield | TX | Hutchinson | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 58.6 |
| EC Near Riverview | Greenfield | TX | Hutchinson | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 58.4 |
| EC Near Riverview | Greenfield | TX | Hutchinson | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 58.3 |
How does PRINGLE 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. 36 named substations in the state are in PRINGLE's 230–344 kV band (3% of named stations). 200 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 PRINGLE?
The 5 connected lines listed above are owned by SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO, NORTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOP INC. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 117 miles.
How do candidate sites near PRINGLE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Hansford County, Hutchinson County, Hutchinson. 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 PRINGLE substation?
PRINGLE has a maximum voltage of 230 kV and a minimum of 138 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so PRINGLE is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to PRINGLE substation?
5 transmission lines terminate at or pass through PRINGLE in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV, 138 kV, 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 117 miles.
Who owns PRINGLE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at PRINGLE belong to NORTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOP INC, and others to SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is PRINGLE substation located?
PRINGLE is in Texas at 35.9945, -101.3921. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Hansford County, Hutchinson County, Hutchinson.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near PRINGLE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of PRINGLE. The highest-scoring is GRUVER at 60/100. Across Texas, the average DC Readiness score is 56.4.
Other 230 kV substations in Texas
- NICHOLS· 14 lines
- PLANT X· 11 lines
- MOORE COUNTY· 10 lines
- HARRINGTON· 9 lines
- PORT ACRES BULK· 9 lines
- HUTCHINSON COUNTY· 8 lines
- KOLBS· 8 lines
- MUSTANG· 8 lines
- All named substations in Texas· 1,426 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Texas· 6,839 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Texas
- Substations by state
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, “PRINGLE substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/pringle-1f356c9c (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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