Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young, on Monday commended the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company for moving its 17 billionth barrel of Alaskan crude down the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) on Saturday, July 19, 2014:
“This weekend, the 17 billionth barrel of oil entered the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) to make its 800 mile journey south from Alaska’s North Slope – a significant milestone for the Alaskan people and our nation as a whole. I must commend the countless men and women who made this moment possible, including the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company and the thousands of dedicated individuals in our energy sector working to fuel this significant Alaskan lifeline.
“When we first envisioned a pipeline to connect our oil-rich North Slope to the rest of the world, and subsequently passed the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline Authorization Act through Congress in1973, we knew this vital piece of Alaskan infrastructure would provide for Alaskans then, now, and into the future. And since its construction, there’s no question the impacts TAPS has had on the Alaskan people and our economy.
“While TAPS continues to make great strides, it’s important for Alaskans to remember that we must continue to support policies to responsibly develop our lands, stabilize our marketplace, and bring added investments to our North Slope. It’s these types of policies that will once again fill TAPS to capacity, create jobs, increase pay, and provide a brighter future for all Alaskans.”
