Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (“Oncor”) and Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Services Corp. (“LCRA TSC”) continue to monitor electric demand in West Texas due to significant increases in oil and gas production, transportation, mid-stream processing, and other activities in the Permian Basin. In support of this continued load growth, Oncor and LCRA TSC propose to construct a double-circuit 345 kV transmission line (project) located within Crane, Reeves, Ward, Crockett and Pecos Counties. The proposed project would connect the North McCamey Station, which is located approximately 0.6 mile north of the City of McCamey, and the Sand Lake Station, which is located approximately 6 miles northeast of the City of Pecos on the northwest side of Farm-to-Market Road (FM) 3398. Completion of the new project will provide an essential transmission-level electric source to the area to facilitate future developments and maintenance needs and to generally improve electric reliability to the area. The project has been independently reviewed and endorsed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (“ERCOT”) as critical to the reliability of the ERCOT transmission system. The proposed transmission line will be approximately 90-100 miles in length, if approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“PUC”).

Voltage and Structure Type - The project is a double-circuit capable 345 kV transmission line constructed on steel lattice towers.

PROJECT DETAILS

Project One Pager – North McCamey - Sandlake 345kV Transmission line One Pager includes a short description of the project, approval process and contact information.

Public Meeting - Notice of public meeting was published in the local newspapers on January 4, 2023. Public meeting was held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at UPTON COUNTY 4H COMMUNITY CENTER located at 18001 W. HWY. 67, MCCAMEY, TX 79752 and Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at REEVES COUNTY CIVIC CENTER located at 1500 S CEDAR STREET, PECOS, TEXAS 79772.

Project Maps – Oncor filed the following maps with the PUCT for this project under Docket 55121. You can download the files with the links below.

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Application - On June 22, 2023 Oncor and LCRA filed an Application at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) under Docket No. 55121 to construct and operate the proposed project. Click here for access to the docket on the PUCT Interchange.

PUCT Decision – Final Order approving the route was signed on December 1, 2023. Click here for a copy of the final order.

Oncor representatives can be contacted regarding the North McCamey - Sandlake 345kV Transmission Line Project at 214.486.4918 or transmissionprojects.oncor.com

Additional project details can also be found at www.lcra.org/NMSL. 

For Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (“Oncor”) to continue to provide safe and reliable electric service in the North Texas area, a new 138 kV transmission line must be built, from near the existing Keller Magnolia Substation, located near the southeast intersection of Interstate Highway 35W and State Highway 170, and then to the proposed Exchange Switch, which will be located approximately 0.1 miles northeast of the Alliance Substation. All project endpoints will be in the City of Fort Worth.

Voltage and Structure Type - The project includes a new 138 kV transmission line, constructed on steel or concrete monopoles.

PROJECT DETAILS

Project One Pager - The Exchange - Keller Magnolia 138 kV Transmission line Project One Pager includes a short description of the project, the approval process and contact information.

Public Meeting – Notice of the public meeting was published in the local newspaper on January 26, 2023. Public Meeting has been set for Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the Cinnamon Creek Ranch Event Center, 13794 Old Denton Rd, Roanoke, TX, 76262.

Intervenors Map - You can download the intervenors map in the link below.

Map

You can access FAQs about the project here or you can fill out a feedback form for submittal to Oncor at transmissionprojects@oncor.com here.

Application – On October 5, 2023 Oncor filed an Application at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) under Docket No. 55574 to construct and operate the proposed project. Click here for access to the docket on the PUCT Interchange.

PUCT Decision – Final Order approving the route was signed on June 5, 2024. Click here for a copy of the final order.

Oncor representatives can be contacted regarding the Exchange – Keller Magnolia 138 kV Transmission line Project at 214.486.3560.

For Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (“Oncor”) to continue to provide safe and reliable electric service in this area, a new transmission line must be constructed to connect the existing Oncor Redland Switch Station to the existing Oncor Lufkin Switch Station. The Redland Switch Station is located approximately 3.8 miles northeast of Lufkin, Texas, and south of Kurth Lake. The Lufkin Switch Station is located approximately 0.6 miles northwest of Lufkin, Texas, and west of United States Highway 69. The proposed project would construct a single-circuit, double-circuit capable, 345 kV transmission line approximately 7.8 to 11.4 miles in length, to be located within Angelina County along a route selected by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). The Proposed Transmission Line Project is currently planned for completion in 2024.

Voltage and Structure Type - The project includes a new double-circuit capable 345 kV transmission line constructed on lattice towers or steel monopoles.

PROJECT DETAILS

Project One Pager - The Redland Switch - Lufkin Switch 345 kV Transmission Line Project One Pager includes a short description of the project, the approval process, and contact information.

Public Meeting - Notice of Public Meeting was published in the local newspaper on February 15, 2023. The public meeting was held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center, located at 601 North 2^nd Street, Lufkin, Texas, 75901. 

Project Map - You can download a copy of the approved map in the link below.

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Application - On July 13, 2023 Oncor filed an Application at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) under Docket No. 55172 to construct and operate the proposed project. Click here for access to the docket on the PUCT Interchange.

PUCT Decision -Final Order approving the route was signed on December 1, 2023. Click here for a copy of the final order.

Oncor Representatives can be contacted regarding the Redland Switch – Lufkin Switch 345 kV Transmission Line at 214.486.3560.

In order to ensure it can continue to provide safe and reliable electric service in this area, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (“Oncor”) is proposing a re-build of an existing 345 kilovolt (kV) double-circuit transmission line, including the addition of a new 138 kV circuit (the “Project”), all within Oncor’s existing right-of-way area. The Project will extend from the proposed Exchange Switch, which will be located southeast of the intersection of Interstate Highway 35W and State Highway 170 in Tarrant County, northeast to the existing Roanoke Switch, located north of State Highway 170, east of the intersection of Henrietta Creek Road and Chaparral Lane in Denton County.   

The proposed project will be approximately 3.5 miles in length and is currently planned for completion in 2025.

Voltage and Structure Type – The rebuild will replace each existing double-circuit lattice tower structure with two monopole structures. One monopole structure will accommodate an existing 345 kV circuit and a new 138 kV circuit.  The other monopole structure will accommodate the second existing 345 kV circuit and include a vacant position for a future 138 kV circuit.

PROJECT DETAILS

Project One Pager – The Exchange – Roanoke 345/138 kV Transmission Line Project One Pager includes a short description of the project, the approval process, and contact information to reach an Oncor representative.

Public Meeting - Notice of Public Meeting was published in the local newspaper on April 14 and 15, 2023. The public meeting was held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Cinnamon Creek Ranch Event Center, located at 13794 Old Denton Rd, Roanoke, Texas 76262.

Intervenors Map - You can download the intervenors map in the link below.

Map

You can access FAQs about the project here or you can fill out a feedback form for submittal to Oncor at transmissionprojects@oncor.com here.

Application - On October 5, 2023 Oncor filed an Application at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) under Docket No. 55575 to construct and operate the proposed project. Click here for access to the docket on the PUCT Interchange.

PUCT Decision - Final Order approving the route was signed on May 2, 2024. Click here for a copy of the final order.

Oncor Representatives can be contacted regarding the Exchange – Roanoke 345/138 kV Transmission Line Project at 214.486.3560.

In order to ensure safe and reliable electric service in this area, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (“Oncor”) is proposing to build a new double-circuit 345 kilovolt (kV) all within Oncor’s existing right-of-way area. The project would connect the Ranger Camp Switch to Oncor’s existing Morgan Creek Switch to Falcon Seaboard Switch 345 kV transmission line. The Ranger Camp Switch is located approximately 0.7 mile southwest of the intersection of South Farm-to-Market Road (“S FM”) 1229 and State Highway (“SH”) 163, near Colorado City, Texas. The proposed 345 kV tap location on Oncor’s existing Morgan Creek Switch to Falcon Seaboard Switch 345 kV transmission line is located on the west side of the existing Morgan Creek Power Plant. The proposed transmission tap line project will be approximately 1.4 miles in length in Mitchell County.

The proposed project will be approximately 1.4 miles in length and is currently planned for completion by the fourth quarter of 2024.

Voltage and Structure Type – The project includes a new double-circuit 345 kV transmission line, constructed on steel monopoles structures.

PROJECT DETAILS

Project One Pager – The Ranger Camp 345 kV Transmission Tap Line Project One Pager includes a short description of the project, the approval process, and contact information to reach an Oncor representative.

Project Map – You can download a copy of the proposed line map in the link below.

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Application - On May 21, 2024 Oncor filed an Application at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) under Docket No. 56597 to construct and operate the proposed project. Click here for access to the docket on the PUCT Interchange.

PUCT Decision - Notice of Approval was signed on August 9, 2024. Click here for a copy.

Oncor Representatives can be contacted regarding the Ranger Camp 345 kV Transmission Tap Line Project at 214.486.3560.

For Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (“Oncor”) to continue to provide safe and reliable electric service in the area, a new transmission line must be constructed between Oncor’s existing Hartring Substation in Reagan County, Texas, and Oncor’s Upland Substation  which is under development in Upton County, Texas. The Hartring Substation is located approximately 5.8 miles east of the intersection of Ranch-to-Market Road (RM) 2594 and Silo Road (also known as County Road 260). The Upland Substation will be located approximately 0.6 miles west of the intersection of RM 2594 and RM 1555. The proposed project consists of constructing a new double-circuit, 138 kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line approximately 8.8 to 12 miles in length, if approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC). The proposed project is currently planned for completion in November 2025.

Voltage and Structure Type - The project includes a new double-circuit 138 kV transmission line constructed on steel monopoles.

PROJECT DETAILS

Project One Pager – The Harting to Upland 138 kV Transmission Line One Pager includes a short description of the project, the approval process, and contact information.

Public Meeting – Notice of public meeting was published in the Big Lake Wildcat and Crane news on July 11, 2024. A public meeting has been set for July 23, 2024 at the Midland County Horseshoe Pavilion (Education Room) located at 2514 Arena Trail, Midland, Texas 79701.

Project Map – You can download a copy of the proposed line map in the link below.

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Application Filing – On November 14, 2024, Oncor filed an Application at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) under Docket No. 57263 to construct and operate the proposed project.  Click here for access to the docket on the PUCT Interchange.

PUC Decision – May 2025

Oncor Representatives can be contacted regarding the Hartring to Upland 138 kV Transmission Line at 214.486.5240.

For Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (“Oncor”) to continue to provide safe and reliable electric service in the area, a new transmission line must be constructed between the proposed Wofford Point of Interconnection (POI) and the proposed Berryville Point of Delivery (POD). The proposed Wofford POI will be located approximately 0.8 miles east of Frankston, Texas, and served by an adjacent proposed switching station to be built by Rayburn Country Electric Cooperative. The proposed Berryville POD will be located roughly 0.1 miles west of Lake Palestine and 1.1 miles south of Berryville, Texas, serving an adjacent customer substation. The proposed project would construct a new single-circuit, 138 kV transmission line approximately 2.0 miles in length, if approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“PUCT”). The Proposed Transmission Line Project is currently planned for completion in 2025.

Voltage and Structure Type - The project includes a new single-circuit 138 kV transmission line constructed on steel monopoles.

PROJECT DETAILS

Project One Pager – The Wofford POI to Berryville 138kV Transmission Line OnePager includes a short description of the project, the approval process, and contact information.

Public Meeting – Notice of public meeting was published in the Palestine Herald Press on July 9, 2024. Public Meeting has been set for July 18, 2024 at the Frankston High School Cafeteria. The Frankston High School is located at 100 Perry Street, Frankston, Texas 75763.

Project Map – You can download a copy of the proposed line map in the link below.

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Application – TBD

PUCT Decision – TBD

Oncor Representatives can be contacted regarding the Wofford POI to Berryville POD 138kV Transmission Line at 214.486.3434.

For Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (“Oncor”) to continue to provide safe and reliable electric service in the area, a new transmission line must be constructed between Oncor’s planned Reiter Switch in Ector County and Oncor’s existing Tesoro Switch in Midland County. The location of the planned Reiter Switch is approximately 1.2 miles north of the intersection of State Highway (“SH”) Loop 338 and Farm-to-Market Road (“FM”) 3503, south of Odessa, Texas. The Tesoro Switch is located approximately 1.5 miles southeast of the intersection of Interstate Highway (“IH”) 20 and SH Loop 338 near Odessa, Texas. The Proposed Transmission Line Project includes modifications to the existing 345 kV switchyard at Tesoro Switch. The proposed project would construct a new, double-circuit 345 kV transmission line approximately 4.0 to 5.2 miles in length, to be built on double-circuit lattice steel towers, between Oncor’s planned Reiter Switch in Ector County and Oncor’s existing Tesoro Switch in Midland County. The Proposed Transmission Line Project is currently planned for completion in December 2026.

Voltage and Structure Type - The project includes a new, double-circuit 345 kV transmission line to be built on double-circuit lattice steel towers.

PROJECT DETAILS

Project One Pager – The Reiter Switch - Tesoro Switch 345-kV Transmission Line One Pager includes a short description of the project, the approval process, and contact information.

Project Map – You can download a copy of the proposed line map in the link below.

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Application – On July 25, 2024 Oncor filed an Application at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) under Docket No. 56799 to construct and operate the proposed project. Click here for access to the docket on the PUCT Interchange.

PUCT Decision – Final Order approving the route was signed on November 14, 2024. Click here for a copy of the final order.

Oncor Representatives can be contacted regarding the Reiter Switch - Tesoro Switch 345-kV Transmission Line at 214.486.5841.

For Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (“Oncor”) to continue to provide safe and reliable electric service in the area, a new transmission line must be constructed between Oncor’s existing Riverton Switch in Reeves County and the existing Sand Lake Switch in Ward County. The Riverton Switch is located approximately three miles southeast of Orla, Texas. The Sand Lake Switch is located approximately six miles northeast of Pecos, Texas. The proposed transmission line project will be approximately 39.5 miles long and parallel an existing Oncor 345 kV transmission line within existing right-of-way, if approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“PUCT”). The Proposed Transmission Line Project is currently planned for completion in 2026.

Voltage and Structure Type - The project includes a new double-circuit 138 kV transmission line constructed on steel monopoles.

Public Meeting – Notice of public meeting was published in the Pecos Enterprise and The Monahans News on November 21, 2024. A public meeting has been set for December 05, 2024 at Reeves County Civic Center located at 1500 South Cedar Street, Pecos, TX 79772. Click here for a copy of the public meeting material.

Project Map – You can download a copy of the proposed line map in the link below.

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Application Filing – February 2025

PUC Decision – May 2025

Oncor Representatives can be contacted regarding the Riverton to Sand Lake 138 kV Transmission Line at 214.486.3434.

For Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (“Oncor”) to continue to provide safe and reliable electric service in the area, it proposes to construct a 345 kilovolt (kV) transmission line project connecting Oncor’s existing Watermill Switch to its proposed Wilmer Switch (Project).  The Project will involve rebuilding and constructing transmission facilities in south Dallas County between the Watermill Switch, located approximately 3.5 miles west of the intersection of Interstate Highway 45 and Malloy Bridge Road, and the Wilmer Switch, located approximately 0.25 miles east of the intersection of Mason Road and Van Road. The rebuild portion of the Project will be entirely contained within Oncor’s existing right-of-way and the proposed transmission line project will be approximately 4-6 miles depending on the route if approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“PUCT”). The Proposed Transmission Line Project is currently planned for completion in 2026.

Voltage and Structure Type – The rebuild portion of the Project will replace the existing double-circuit lattice tower configuration with two monopole structures.  Each monopole structure will accommodate one circuit of the existing double-circuit 345 kV transmission line and the proposed project would connect one circuit of the proposed double-circuit 345 kV transmission line from the Watermill Switch to the proposed Wilmer Switch.

Public Meeting – Notice of public meeting was published in the Dallas Morning News on December 6, 2024. A public meeting has been set for December 17, 2024 at the Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy located at 201 S. Goode Road, Wilmer, TX 75212. Click here for a copy of the public meeting material.

Project Map – You can download a copy of the preliminary line map in the link below.

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Application Filing – Anticipated in March 2025.

PUC Decision – Anticipated in September 2025.

Oncor Representatives can be contacted regarding the Watermill Switch to Wilmer Switch 345 kV Transmission Line Project at 214.486.3560.