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Nesting on the pipeline – TAPS coexists with birds
Seasonally, Alaska is home to more than 440 species of birds,
including over 200 species that live along the Trans Alaska
Pipeline System (TAPS) corridor. Invariably, some of these
birds set up their homes in locations along the pipeline and
at the Valdez Marine Terminal. Alyeska workers understand that
nature and industry can coexist.
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In the Field
Oil stops for pump station upgrades
The Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) shut down for almost
36 hours on June 19-20 while crews worked on a variety of
scheduled pipeline projects.
Maintenance shutdowns are planned months in advance and
coordinated with North Slope oil producers so that many TAPS
and North Slope projects can be performed at the same time to
minimize disruptions to oil production, flow and shipping
schedules.
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President's Message
David Wight, President and CEO
Partnership is good for business, environment and community
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company is partnering with two Lynden
Transport subsidiaries to both enhance our spill response
capability in Prince William Sound and the Port of Valdez and
to improve shipping services for Prince William Sound
residents.
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Face to Face
Wyche Ford
Manager of Projects
Wyche Ford is a native Virginian who moved
north to Alaska to find work and adventure during the 1970s
oil boom. He has since worked a variety of construction jobs
on the North Slope, across the state, and overseas. He joined
Alyeska in 1999 after a 20-year career with ARCO as the Valdez
maintenance and reliability manager and is currently the
company’s manager of projects.
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Pipeline 101
Bridges
The Trans Alaska Pipeline
System traverses 800 miles of rugged country, including 34
major rivers and almost 500 smaller creeks and streams.
Thirteen of the crossings require elevated bridges. Nine
crossings use plate girder bridges that are built from steel
plates welded together into a trough that holds the pipeline.
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