Overview
Fort Stockton Substation is an operational electrical substation in Texas, United States, owned and operated by Texas-New Mexico Power. It operates at 69 kV, serving the local grid.
Fort Stockton Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Fort Stockton, Texas, United States. Owned and operated by Texas-New Mexico Power, the facility plays a role in the regional electrical infrastructure, stepping down transmission voltages for local distribution. The substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or distribution-level facilities in the United States. As part of the Texas-New Mexico Power system, it is subject to regulatory oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and must comply with NERC reliability standards to ensure grid stability. The substation serves the Fort Stockton area, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial loads in the Permian Basin region. Its operational status contributes to the reliability of the local electrical grid, which is critical for the area's energy-intensive industries, including oil and gas extraction.
Environmental context
The substation is located in the semi-arid Permian Basin region of West Texas, an area with significant oil and gas activity. Electrical infrastructure in this region must be designed to withstand extreme temperatures and occasional dust storms. The facility's 69 kV voltage level indicates a role in local distribution, with potential environmental considerations related to electromagnetic fields and land use, though impacts are typically localized.
Frequently asked questions
Fort Stockton Substation is located in Fort Stockton, Texas, United States, at coordinates 30.889373, -102.884083.
Fort Stockton Substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or distribution-level substations.
Fort Stockton Substation is owned and operated by Texas-New Mexico Power, a utility serving parts of Texas and New Mexico.
Substations in the United States must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and are regulated by state public utility commissions, such as the PUCT in Texas.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down transmission voltage to distribution levels, serving local communities and industries, and helps maintain grid reliability.