"First and foremost, we share in the tremendous sadness this day has brought. All of us, like all Americans, are shocked by today’s events and we need to remember that as we move forward.

"Operationally, Alyeska has ramped up security and focused on protecting our people, the terminal, and the pipeline. We have been in constant contact with the military, the FBI, and the Coast Guard throughout the day and we will continue to maintain this level of security until we all agree it is safe to return to normal operations.

"Based on information the Coast Guard had concerning a potential threat and in cooperation with the Coast Guard, we reduced staffing levels at the Valdez Marine Terminal. That threat did not materialize and we are now in the process of bringing full staffing levels back into the terminal.

"I want to stress how impressed I am with the tremendous professionalism demonstrated by the military, the FBI, and the Coast Guard. Together, we’ve made decisions based upon the best available information and thanks to this cooperation, the Trans Alaska Pipeline System has remained safely in operation.