Overview
Smackover Industrial Substation is an operational substation in Arkansas, United States, owned by Entergy Louisiana. It operates at 115 kV and 13.86 kV, serving the local industrial grid.
Smackover Industrial Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Smackover, Arkansas, United States. Owned by Entergy Louisiana, the facility plays a key role in distributing power to industrial customers in the region. The substation operates at dual voltage levels of 115 kV and 13.86 kV, indicating its function as a step-down substation connecting transmission and distribution networks. The substation's voltage levels align with typical US distribution practices, where 115 kV is common for sub-transmission and 13.86 kV for local distribution. As part of Entergy Louisiana's grid, it operates under NERC reliability standards and FERC regulation for transmission-level assets. The facility's location in a rural industrial area suggests it supports local manufacturing or resource extraction activities. Environmental significance includes its role in maintaining grid stability for industrial operations in southern Arkansas. Its continued operational status indicates ongoing maintenance. As part of the broader Entergy system, it contributes to regional energy reliability and economic activity in the Smackover area.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural area of southern Arkansas, near the Smackover oil field, which historically supported petroleum extraction. The local environment includes mixed forest and agricultural land. Electrical infrastructure in this region must withstand occasional severe weather, including thunderstorms and tornadoes, which can affect grid reliability. The substation's voltage level and industrial customer base make it a critical node for local economic activity.
Frequently asked questions
Smackover Industrial Substation is located in Smackover, Arkansas, United States, at coordinates 33.359875, -92.713439.
The substation is owned by Entergy Louisiana, a major utility company serving the Gulf South region of the United States.
The substation operates at 115 kV and 13.86 kV, typical for sub-transmission and distribution voltage levels in the US.
As part of the US electrical grid, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets.
Substations like Smackover Industrial step down high-voltage electricity from transmission lines to lower voltages for distribution to industrial and residential customers, ensuring grid stability and reliable power supply.