How many tankers visit the Valdez Marine Terminal every year to transport oil?
Alyeska loaded 209 tankers in 2020, for an average of 17 per month.
FAQ Category: About the oil
What temperature is the oil when it is put into TAPS?
The oil is between 85 degrees (October-April) and 95 degrees (May-December) when it enters...
How much oil goes through TAPS every day?
The average daily throughput in 2020 was about 480,000 barrels. Learn more about TAPS historic...
How long does it take for oil to travel from Pump Station 1 in Prudhoe Bay to Valdez?
Based on 2020’s average daily throughput of about 480,000 barrels, it takes oil about...
Who owns the oil in TAPS?
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company does not own any crude oil produced on the North...