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EL CAPITAN TO DRY LAKE 345 KV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

To continue to provide safe and reliable electric service in this area, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) is proposing to construct a new double-circuit 345 kV transmission line in Culberson and Reeves Counties, with both circuits operational, between Oncor’s planned El Capitan Switch, located in Culberson County approximately 5.6 miles northwest of the intersection of Seven L Road and Rustler Springs Road, to Oncor’s proposed Dry Lake Switch, which will abut the south side of Farm-to-Market (FM) 2119, approximately 5.4 miles northwest of County Road (CR) 232 in Reeves County. The Proposed Transmission Line Project is currently planned for completion in Fall 2028.


Voltage and Structure Type – The project includes a new 345 kV Double Circuit Transmission Line, approximately 25 miles in length. The project will be constructed on self-supporting monopole structures.

PROJECT MAPS

You can download a copy of the application’s filed Alternative Route Links and Land Use Constraints map to locate your property in the link below.

INTERACTIVE MAP

Explore the preliminary transmission route links using our interactive map. This tool allows you to view route links, nearby parcels and other project details in an easy-to-navigate format.


Estimated Project Timeline

 

Application Filing – On February 26, 2026 Oncor filed an Application at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) under Docket No. 59353 to construct and operate the proposed project. Click here for access to the docket on the PUCT Interchange.

PUC Decision – Anticipated in August 2026.

Oncor Representatives can be contacted regarding the El Capitan to Dry Lake 345 kV Transmission Line Project at 972-795-4882 or transmissionprojects@oncor.com.

One public participation meeting was held for the project.

Public Participation Meeting materials handed out at the Public Meeting are available here. Public meeting materials reflect information that was accurate at the time of the meetings but has since been updated in the filed Application.

  • Tuesday, October 21, 2025

    Reeves County Civic Center

    1500 S. Cedar St.,

    Pecos, Texas 79772

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

 

Public Meeting - Notice of the public meetings was published in the following newspapers on the specified dates.

NewspaperCountyPublish Date
Pecos EnterpriseReeves10/9/2025
Van Horn AdvocateCulberson10/9/2025