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Cowboy Syncon Substation, United States | Electrical Infrastructure Facility

United States

Overview

Cowboy Syncon is an operational substation in the United States, owned by XOM. It operates at 115 kV and 69 kV voltage levels, supporting regional grid stability.

Cowboy Syncon is a substation located in the United States, owned and operated by XOM. The facility is operational and handles voltage levels of 115,000 volts and 69,000 volts, indicating its role in medium-to-high voltage transmission and distribution. As a substation in the United States, Cowboy Syncon operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). These bodies enforce reliability standards for the bulk power system, ensuring grid stability and security. The facility's voltage levels suggest it serves as a critical node in the regional electrical infrastructure. The substation's location in the United States places it within a highly developed electrical grid that supports diverse industrial, commercial, and residential loads. Its operational status and voltage capacity contribute to the reliability of the local power supply, facilitating energy transfer and distribution across the region.

Environmental context

The substation is located in a region with a semi-arid climate, typical of the southwestern United States. Electrical infrastructure in such areas must account for temperature extremes and low humidity, which can affect equipment performance. The facility's voltage levels and operational status indicate it plays a role in integrating local generation sources, potentially including renewable energy, into the broader grid.

Frequently asked questions

Cowboy Syncon is a substation located in the United States, with coordinates approximately 32.164161 N, -103.843297 W.

Cowboy Syncon operates at 115,000 volts (115 kV) and 69,000 volts (69 kV), indicating its role in medium-to-high voltage transmission and distribution.

Cowboy Syncon is owned by XOM, a major energy company.

Substations in the United States must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, which ensure the security and stability of the bulk power system.

Cowboy Syncon is currently operational, actively contributing to the regional electrical grid.
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