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The 800-mile-long Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) is one of the world's largest pipeline systems. Starting in Prudhoe Bay on Alaska’s North Slope, TAPS stretches through rugged and beautiful terrain to Valdez, the northernmost ice-free port in North America. Since pipeline startup in 1977, Alyeska - TAPS' operator - has successfully transported more than 16 billion barrels of oil.

TAPS pipeline reliability
July	98.31%
2010 Reliability Rate	97.71%
There was one proration during July which impacted the reliability factor for a total of 288,539 barrels deferred.
Barrels pumped from Pump Station 1
July	16,773,403 BBLS *
Average	541,078 BPD **
Year to date	131,590,753 BBLS *
YTD average	620,711 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.

Employee Email System
Employee Remote Access System

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emergency, click here

	Alyeska installs HI-FOG® fire protection system at Pump Station 6 New system is part of a $4.5 million project that will eventually include the installation of HI-FOG® sprinkler systems in the PLQ’s located at PUmp Station 4 and PUmp Station 5. Story

	Summer interns share experiences working on TAPS Every year Alyeska selects college students to work in various positions on the Trans Alaska Pipeline System as part of a 12-week internship program. This year’s crop of interns arrived at their worksites in late-May to begin their assignments. Story

	Alyeska restarts pipeline after scheduled maintenance shutdown The Trans Alaska Pipeline System was safely restarted at approximately 1:35 p.m. Sunday, August 1, following a successful pipeline maintenance shutdown. All work was performed safely during the shutdown which involved over 250 people in planned maintenance tasks. Story

	Alyeska assists clean up efforts with Chena River fuel spill Alyeska was requested to assist with clean up efforts after a crane fell across the Chena River. Alyeska provided approximately 60’ of boom and a skimmer. Alyeska response crews deployed two boom sets and were able to capture nearly 100% of the sheen coming from the crane. Story

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More News:

Pipeline People: Learn more about the people who know all about the Trans Alaska Pipeline System - our employees
2009 TAPS Fact Books now available: An electronic version of the book is available for your review.
TAPS Quick Reference Guide: A quick reference guide for TAPS facts.
Alyeska's Philanthropy Guidelines: Learn how to submit proposals to Alyeska's philanthropy program


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