VALDEZ, AK -- August 1, 1997 -- Alyeska Pipeline Service Company announced today the completion of the selection process for the construction and operation of two 10,000 h.p. Voith Schneider Propulsion Tractor Tugs scheduled for delivery in early 1999.

This is the culmination of a process that began over a year ago when Governor Tony Knowles initiated a work group comprised of industry, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, the United States Coast Guard and the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council to enhance the safe transportation of oil.

The Governor stated today that he is "very pleased that Alyeska is moving forward with this major advancement in the safe transportation of oil. These new 10,000 horsepower tractor tugs go above and beyond any technology that exists today. By advancing the state of the art, Alaska and Alyeska are again showing the world that when it comes to oil development, we 'do it right'."

A letter of intent will be issued to the successful bidder by August 8, 1997 with a subsequent contract award following approval of contractual details.

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