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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
June

97.51% 

2010 Reliability Rate

97.63% 

There were one proration during June which impacted the reliability factor for a total of 419,790 barrels deferred.
Barrels pumped from Pump Station 1
June

16,459,043 BBLS * 

Average

548,635 BPD ** 

Year to date

114,817,350 BBLS * 

YTD average

634,350 BPD ** 

* BBLS (Barrels) = 42 Gallons    ** BPD = Barrels Per Day

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Alyeska prepares for second pipeline maintenance shutdown

Alyeska crews are preparing for this summer's second major shutdown, scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 31, and run through Sunday, August 1, lasting up to 36 hours. The maintenance shutdowns are a significant part of Alyeska’s ongoing pipeline integrity management program, and a significant investment to operating and maintaining the Trans Alaska Pipeline System. 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
   
First summer maintenance shutdown completed on Trans Alaska Pipeline System

Alyeska safely restarted the Trans Alaska Pipeline System at approximately 4 p.m. Sunday, June 20, following a successful scheduled maintenance shutdown. The pipeline shut down at approximately 6 a.m. Saturday, June 19, for a scheduled 36-hour period. Story
   
API names Alyeska for top environmental performance in 2009

The American Petroleum Institute (API) presented its annual awards on April 21 at its 61st Pipeline Conference in New Orleans. During the conference, Alyeska was recognized with API's 2009 Environmental Performance Award in the large operator category. Story
   
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