TENNECO
SubstationTexas
At a glance
TENNECO is an electric transmission substation in Texas. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) and connects 0 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TENNECO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSTANG | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Yoakum County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.0 |
| WASSON SWITCHING | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Yoakum County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 58.9 |
| TAP308106 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Yoakum County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 58.8 |
| SEMINOLE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Gaines County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 58.2 |
| EC Near Gaines County | Greenfield | TX | Gaines | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 57.9 |
| EC Near Gaines County | Greenfield | TX | Gaines | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 56.7 |
| EC Near Gaines County | Greenfield | TX | Gaines | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 56.7 |
| EC Near Gaines County | Greenfield | TX | Gaines | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 56.5 |
How does TENNECO 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. 165 named substations in the state are in TENNECO's 69–114 kV band (12% of named stations). 1,256 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.
How do candidate sites near TENNECO score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 59 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Yoakum County, Gaines County, Gaines. 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 TENNECO substation?
TENNECO 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 TENNECO is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TENNECO substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TENNECO in the HIFLD line data.
Where is TENNECO substation located?
TENNECO is in Texas at 32.6822, -102.7948. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Yoakum County, Gaines County, Gaines.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TENNECO substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TENNECO. The highest-scoring is MUSTANG at 59/100. Across Texas, the average DC Readiness score is 56.4.
Other 69 kV substations in Texas
- GREENS BAYOU 69· 9 lines
- ELGIN SWITCHING· 6 lines
- TAYLOR· 5 lines
- DEVINE· 4 lines
- DEVINE· 4 lines
- FISH CREEK 69· 4 lines
- FREEPORT· 4 lines
- LEACH· 4 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, “TENNECO substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/tenneco-57864810 (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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