TAP305197
SubstationTexas · AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY
At a glance
TAP305197 is an electric transmission substation in Texas, on AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) and connects 3 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #303456 | 138 kV | AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY | — | 20.4 mi |
| #304384 | 69 kV | AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY | — | 19.3 mi |
| #307326 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP305197, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Victoria | Greenfield | TX | Victoria | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 62.4 |
| OZ Victoria | Greenfield | TX | Victoria | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 62.0 |
| EC Near Sam Rayburn | Greenfield | TX | Victoria | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 61.8 |
| UNKNOWN306355 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Refugio County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.7 |
| UNKNOWN307073 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Refugio County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.6 |
| UNKNOWN307020 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Goliad County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.1 |
| EC Near Victoria | Greenfield | TX | Victoria | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 60.8 |
| EC Near Sam Rayburn | Greenfield | TX | Victoria | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 60.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP305197?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 39.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP305197 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Victoria, Refugio County, Goliad 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 TAP305197 substation?
TAP305197 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP305197 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP305197 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP305197 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 39.8 miles.
Who owns TAP305197 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP305197 belong to AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP305197 substation located?
TAP305197 is in Texas at 28.5196, -97.0433. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Victoria, Refugio County, Goliad County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP305197 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP305197. The highest-scoring is OZ Victoria at 62/100. Across Texas, the average DC Readiness score is 56.4.
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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, “TAP305197 substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/tap305197-1ec81a5f (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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