TAP310987
SubstationTexas · TXU POWER OR TXU ELECTRIC DELIVERY
At a glance
TAP310987 is an electric transmission substation in Texas, on TXU POWER OR TXU ELECTRIC DELIVERY's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects -999,999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #313295 | 138 kV | TXU POWER OR TXU ELECTRIC DELIVERY | IN SERVICE | 27.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP310987, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOSS SWITCHYARD | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Ector County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.6 |
| ODESSA | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Ector County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.9 |
| UNKNOWN310183 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Ector County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.9 |
| UNKNOWN306186 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Ector County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.9 |
| UNKNOWN304251 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Martin County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.6 |
| UNKNOWN305796 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Martin County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.5 |
| UNKNOWN300550 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Ector County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.4 |
| UNKNOWN305503 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Ector County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP310987?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by TXU POWER OR TXU ELECTRIC DELIVERY. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 27.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP310987 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Ector County, Martin 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP310987 substation?
-999,999 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP310987 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 27.1 miles.
Who owns TAP310987 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP310987 belong to TXU POWER OR TXU ELECTRIC DELIVERY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP310987 substation located?
TAP310987 is in Texas at 32.0118, -102.6129. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Ector County, Martin County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP310987 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP310987. The highest-scoring is MOSS SWITCHYARD 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, “TAP310987 substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/tap310987-94cb7177 (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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