Overview
Barrilla Draw Substation is an operational 138 kV substation in Texas, owned and operated by Texas-New Mexico Power. It plays a key role in regional grid stability.
Barrilla Draw Substation is an electrical substation located in Texas, United States, owned and operated by Texas-New Mexico Power. Operating at 138 kV, it is a medium-voltage facility that supports local power distribution and transmission. The substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), ensuring compliance with reliability standards. As part of the Texas Interconnection, it adheres to Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) protocols, which manage grid stability in the region. This facility contributes to the electrical infrastructure serving the surrounding area, including industrial and residential customers. Its operational status ensures continued support for the local power grid, enhancing energy reliability and resilience in the region.
Environmental context
Located in a semi-arid region of West Texas, the substation operates in an area with low population density and minimal environmental sensitivity. The 138 kV voltage level indicates a medium-scale facility that integrates into the broader transmission network, with typical environmental considerations including electromagnetic field management and vegetation clearance for right-of-way maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
Barrilla Draw Substation is located in Texas, United States, near coordinates 31.2574, -103.4307.
Barrilla Draw Substation operates at 138 kV, a standard voltage for subtransmission and distribution in the US.
The substation is owned and operated by Texas-New Mexico Power, a utility serving parts of Texas and New Mexico.
As part of the US grid, it must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, as well as ERCOT protocols for the Texas Interconnection.
A 138 kV substation typically steps down transmission voltage for local distribution or interconnects subtransmission lines, serving industrial and residential areas.