Headline Story
» Statue of limitations: Iconic, but hefty, monument moves
The iconic pipeline monument, commonly known as "The Statue," was removed from the Valdez Marine Terminal to the more-accessible Valdez docks. » Story
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TAPS' 40th anniversary of operations arrived on June 20, 2017, but Alyeska is commemorating the milestone all year. At the heart of this celebration are the memories and voices of those who helped build, operate and maintain the pipeline, and the stories of people, families, businesses and communities with unique TAPS ties. #mypipelinestory #TAPSPRIDE #40more Visit the TAPS 40th anniversary stories page |
Pipeline People
» Don Duke
For Don Duke, 40-plus years of working on TAPS feels like a blur. He's held numerous positions in many places and worked alongside hundreds of pipeline people, from those who started oil moving down TAPS to those handling the demands of 2.1 million barrels a day to lifelong mentors, new friends and even his son, Donny. And in this, his 41st year at Alyeska, Duke is being recognized with the 2017 Atigun Award for Lifetime Achievement.
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Pipeline Facts:
The pipeline ends at the Valdez Marine Terminal.
Pipeline Reliability
September 2017 Reliability Factor
Reliability Factor for Sep 2017
100%
Reliability Factor for year 2017
99.85%
There were 0 prorations during September that impacted the reliability factor.
There were 0 deferred barrels during September that impacted the reliability factor.
TAPS Throughput
September throughput: 15,381,105 BBLS*
Average: 512,704 BPD**
Year 2017: 142,428,300 BBLS*
Average: 521,715 BPD**
*BBLS (barrels) = 42 Gallons
**BPD = Barrels Per Day
For more information about the amount of crude oil that has been transported through TAPS, click here.
For information on reporting a pipeline emergency, click here.