1251 County Road 131
345kV Transmission Node — 1,165 Acres — Nolan County TX
Marketing description
Hand Ranch is one of the few publicly marketed large-scale land offerings directly adjacent to the Sweetwater East 345kV transmission node in Nolan County, Texas. This corridor provides clear strategic advantages for developers pursuing hyperscale AI, power infrastructure, or large-load deployment within ERCOT. The property controls substantial acreage around the Sweetwater East 345kV node, offering direct access to major ERCOT transmission infrastructure. Multiple high-voltage transmission lines converge here, creating a rare multi-line environment ideal for large-scale infrastructure projects.
Oncor Electric Delivery is currently rebuilding 345kV transmission infrastructure on the property under existing easements, representing a significant utility investment and reinforcing the location’s long-term importance. The site includes approximately 1,165 survey-confirmed net acres with 100% fee-simple ownership, eliminating assemblage risk and enabling efficient execution. The property is within a West Texas natural gas pipeline corridor, with multiple high-pressure gas lines nearby, offering potential for future behind-the-meter generation. Regional fiber connectivity, BNSF rail access, paved frontage via Adrian Road, and direct Interstate 20 access further enhance the site’s infrastructure.
The flat terrain supports efficient development with minimal grading. The current renewable energy development agreement expires August 28, 2026, and no utility-scale construction has occurred. Additional information on agreements, easements, and development status is available to qualified parties upon request.
Nolan County is a leading infrastructure development corridor in West Texas, attracting significant capital investment in power and computing deployment. The property is positioned along the broader 345kV corridor, which supports major AI and hyperscale infrastructure investment. Ownership is available through outright sale, long-term ground lease, or hybrid development partnerships. Qualified inquiries only. Buyer NDAs may be required before additional materials are released. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
Investment highlights
Hand Ranch is a large-scale infrastructure land opportunity in West Texas, directly adjacent to the Sweetwater East 345kV transmission node in Nolan County. This property is uniquely positioned within a key ERCOT power and AI infrastructure corridor, offering direct access to a major 345kV switching and transmission convergence point. This location provides significant advantages for developers focused on hyperscale AI, utility-scale compute, or long-duration power strategies.
Hand Ranch controls substantial acreage around this critical node, supporting long-term scalability, infrastructure flexibility, and strategic positioning. Multiple high-voltage transmission lines converge here, making it highly attractive to hyperscale operators and energy-intensive compute platforms. Oncor Electric Delivery is currently rebuilding 345kV transmission infrastructure on the property within existing easements, representing a major utility investment and reinforcing the grid's importance at this site.
The property comprises approximately 1,165 survey-confirmed net acres with consolidated fee-simple ownership, eliminating assemblage risk and enabling efficient large-scale infrastructure deployment. Hand Ranch is also located within an established West Texas natural gas pipeline corridor, with multiple high-pressure gas lines nearby, as confirmed by public records. Additional features include regional fiber connectivity, BNSF rail corridor access, paved road frontage via Adrian Road, and immediate access to Interstate 20 at Exit 255.
The flat terrain allows for efficient site development with minimal grading. The current renewable energy development agreement affecting parts of the property expires on August 28, 2026. No utility-scale construction has occurred to date. Further details on agreements, easements, and development status are available to qualified parties upon request. Nolan County is a rapidly growing infrastructure development corridor, driven by investment in AI, power generation, transmission, and large-scale compute. The broader 345kV corridor continues to attract significant institutional capital focused on scalable power access within ERCOT.
Ownership is available through outright sale, long-term ground lease, or hybrid development partnerships. The property is offered to qualified counterparties capable of executing on its long-term strategic infrastructure potential. Qualified inquiries only. Buyer NDAs may be required before additional materials are released. All inquiries will be handled confidentially. Contact: Ethan Whittenburg at 325-725-2898 or [email protected]
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