Heavy lift signals big change at Valdez Terminal
A dramatic tandem crane lift on May 28 marked the arrival of the first Vapor Combustion Unit at the Valdez Marine Terminal, continuing a sweeping modernization of the Power Vapor facility.
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May
05/2026
Throughput
May Total
14,028,811 BBLS
Daily Average
452,542 BPD
Total YTD
69,745,586 BBLS
YTD Daily Average
461,891 BPD
BBLS (Barrels) = 42 Gallons • BPD = Barrels Per Day
Retiring TAPS history at Pump Station 8
After decades standing as a quiet reminder of TAPS’ early days, Pump Station 8...
Tank demolition removes risk from Valdez Terminal work area
Out of service for more than a decade, Ballast Water Storage Tank 92's presence...
Atigun Awards, Silent Runner of the Year: Betsy Caruthers
To her Engineering division teammates, Betsy Caruthers is best known as an “other duties...
Atigun Awards, Contractor of the Year: Chad Montgomery
Chad Montgomery is a master mechanic on TAPS whose work doesn’t stop in the...
Atigun Awards, Business Steward of the Year: Kathryn Hendrickson
When Alyeska’s Executive Leadership Team created a new Atigun Awards President’s Choice category –...
Atigun Awards: Lifetime Achievement, Hal Eppley
Hal Eppley was celebrated with handshakes and hugs, heartfelt words and a BBQ at...
Atigun Awards: Professional of the Year, Erovie Afieroho
Erovie Afieroho, Alyeska’s Integrity & Corrosion Manager, combines vast technical expertise with strong leadership,...
2025 Alyeska Sustainability Report spotlights best of our work, people
Alyeska recently published its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting its dedication to environmental stewardship, sustainable...
Atigun Awards 2026 Technician of the Year: Michael Oates
Like most TAPS technicians, Michael “Mike” Oates doesn’t hesitate to go above and beyond...
Atigun Awards 2026 Engineer of the Year: Alex Lai
Longtime engineer and floodplains expert Alex Lai was recently named Alyeska's 2026 Atigun Awards...
Christmas on the Yukon
Each holiday season at Rampart along the Yukon River, Alyeska employees and contractors deliver...
2025 Valdez Marine Terminal projects update
The summer of 2025 was a busy one on the Valdez Marine Terminal, and...
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Employment Opportunities
on taps and across alaska
Alyeska Pipeline is one of the most highly sought-after employers in Alaska, with a strong reputation in the communities in which we operate. Alyeska offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive salary with incentive pay, 401K match, company pension, bonus program, generous paid leave, flexible work schedule, and comprehensive health care options.