Enlink Riptide Plant
Signal profile
- Power60% of score9817.7 MW est.Footprint × archetype W/m²
- Grid proximity25% of score980.1 mi to substationHIFLD / SeerAI substations 2025
- Voltage class15% of score70138 kV nearestHIFLD transmission
- Footprint100109.3 acresOSM building footprint
- Underutilization35Estimate onlyTX WARN layoff notices
- Data confidence100100% fields · enrichedField coverage
Axes marked “% of score” are the weighted components of the headline composite (94). The rest are corroborating context.
Intelligence
The Enlink Riptide Plant is a strong candidate for a small data center or container-BESS deployment due to its proximity to a high-voltage substation and relatively low estimated load. However, the speculative tier and lack of underutilization corroboration count introduce uncertainty. The key risk is the potential for the site to be fully utilized or have plans for expansion that would preclude a container-BESS or edge-DC deployment.
The Enlink Riptide Plant is a warehouse and logistics facility with an estimated load of 17.69 MW, which is relatively low considering its large area. Given its proximity to a 138 kV substation, the site is well-positioned for a container-BESS or edge-DC deployment, which could capitalize on existing grid interconnection and provide a new revenue stream. However, the speculative tier and lack of corroboration on underutilization introduce uncertainty, and further research is needed to confirm the site's suitability. The facility's history and current operations are not well-documented, adding to the uncertainty. Despite these risks, the site's characteristics make it an attractive candidate for further exploration.