If you want to get a feel for the oil rush days in alaska, dermot coles book will do. The trans alaska oil pipeline stretches nearly 800 miles from the arctic ocean to the valdez bay in southcentral alaska. Environmental aspects, environmental aspects of transalaska pipeline alaska, petroleum pipelines, pipelines, accessible book, law and legislation, protected daisy, mammals, fishes, petroleum, caribou, design and construction, ecology, natural gas, natural gas pipelines, united states, environmental aspects of petroleum pipelines. The presence of crude oil on alaska s north slope was suspected for more than a century. The university of alaska is an aaeo employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual. Save time and money with our best price guarantee make the most of your visit to fairbanks. The subjects addressed include the general functioning of a heat pipe, the specific heat pipe design used, the different situations where heat pipes were employed, the methods. It serves as a good lesson in a fast, intense investment in an area, showing what happens in terms of crowding, inflation, contract management, theft and longterm changes. A collection of facts compiled over the duration of the operation of the trans alaska pipeline system, by alyeska pipeline service company. Galbraith lake 5,200 feet long and prospect 5,000 feet long. As far as alaska books go, this is often the first to roll off someones list. Alaska oil pipeline has safety and environmental risks.
The trans alaska oil pipeline began its construction phase in 1974, and because of mr. The transalaska pipeline controversy lehigh university. Another alternative to the pipeline is transportation east through the trans canada corridor. North slope oil began moving through the 800mile pipeline system in 1977. If you book with viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. All the trans alaska oil pipeline photos on this site are available for licensing as stock photos for commercial use or for purchase as fine art display prints for your home and office decor.
The 800 mile pipeline carries crude oil from prudhoe bay to the ice free port of valdez. Book your trans alaska pipeline viewpoint tickets online and skiptheline. These two airfields are on federal land and are operated under state leases. Technology, conservation, and the frontier, peter coates is published by university of alaska press. This book describes what fairbanks was like during trans alaska oil pipeline construction and how the community responded to the project. The bureau of land management branch of lands and realty oversees the federal agreement and grant of right of way for the 800mile trans alaska pipeline system, working with other federal and state agencies to ensure compliance with the grant, state and federal laws, regulations, and industryaccepted codes and standards. Fast facts 2 acronyms and abbreviations 3 a 4 b 9 c 11 d 17 e 21 f 25 g 27 h 28 i 29 j 30 l 31 m 33 n 34 o 35 p 39 r 53 s 56 t 65 u 72. Alyeska pipeline is one of the most highly sought after employers in alaska, with a strong reputation in the communities in which we operate. Its construction was an amazing engineering feat, crossing mountain ranges, rivers, and vast regions of permafrost and tundra. Apr 16, 2017 the trans alaska pipeline crosses the yukon river july 21, 2002 near dalton highway in fairbanks, alaska. The trans alaska pipeline is only reasonable way to get the crude oil from the north slope of alaska, prudhoe bay, to valdez the northernmost icefree port in north america.
It arrived 2 days before it was due, just regular shipping, and i have already added to my collection. Alyeska pipeline says more than 17billion barrels of oil have flowed since the pipeline began operations, filling the equivalent of 22thousand tanker loads. Jul 21, 2017 the numbers that flow from the first 40 years of the trans alaska pipeline are alaska sized in nature. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the construction of the transalaska pipeline system included over 800 miles 1,300 km of oil pipeline, 12 pump stations, and a new tanker port. Environmental complications have occurred throughout alaskan oil development, including july 8th, 1977, when an explosion along the trans alaska pipeline killed one worker and injured five others. Transalaska pipeline, alaska kids corner, state of alaska. In an introductory chapter, he notes that the books scope is extended back to the. The energy noncrisis by lindsey williams reformation. The trans alaska pipeline, operated by the alyeska pipeline service co. Pipeline built to survive extremes cant bear slow oil flow. The trans alaska pipeline system was designed and constructed to move oil from the north slope of alaska to the northern most icefree port in valdez, alaska. The trans alaska pipeline hardcover january 1, 1975 by lawrence j allen author visit amazons lawrence j allen page. It was built by the alyeska pipeline service company in 1977 to transport crude oil from prudhoe bays oil fields to a port in valdez to be loaded onto tankers and shipped to u. Alaska pipeline monitoring transalaska pipeline system.
But others say that the industrys numbers are wrong and are actually. Feb 12, 2011 caribou along the trans alaska pipeline in the arctic, north slope, alaska. Lessons learned from the experience of building the trans alaska pipeline will be useful for the proposed building of a gas pipeline by the alcan consortium from alaska through canada to the lower 48 states. In 1977 oil began to flow from the arctic through the trans alaska pipeline. Construction of the transalaska pipeline begins on april 29. In 1968, atlantic richfield company and humble oil now exxon confirmed the presence of a vast oil field at prudhoe bay. Within a year, plans were under way for a pipeline. Pipeline built to survive extremes cant bear slow oil. Follow the author similar authors to follow amazing pipeline stories.
The trans alaska pipeline controversy, winner of the lehigh university press science, technology, and society studies award, chronicles the evolution of conservationist concern over alaska since american acquisition. He is the author of three other books about alaska history. It stretches from prudhoe bay on alaska s north slope, through rugged and beautiful terrain, to valdez, the northernmost icefree port in north america. Trans alaska oil pipeline photos and information about its. Transalaska pipeline the 800milelong trans alaska pipeline system taps is one of the largest pipeline systems in the world. Williams love for his country and concern for the spiritual welfare of the pipeliners, he volunteered to serve as chaplain on the pipeline, with the subsequent full support of the alyeska pipeline company. Alyeska pipeline service corporation acted as the common agent for the eight companies involved in the pipeline system. The application of heat pipes on the transalaska pipeline. How building the trans alaska pipeline transformed life in americas last frontier. The musk ox, for example, would be one of the species affected by the route. This agreement, hereinafter referred to as amendment, amends the trans alaska pipeline rlght of way lease as recorded in. All of the oil is transported to refineries in the united states. Trans alaska pipeline viewpoint, fairbanks book tickets. Trans alaska pipeline potential measurements and telluric.
In 1977 oil began to flow from the arctic through the transalaska pipeline. Breaking ice for arctic oil details this historic voyage, establishing its. Transalaska pipeline pipeline, alaska, united states britannica. The transalaska pipeline system taps is an oil transportation system spanning alaska, including the trans alaska crudeoil pipeline, 11 pump stations, several hundred miles of feeder pipelines, and the valdez marine terminal. A collection of accounts of the building of the transalaska pipeline during the 1970s now the alyeska pipeline. See all transalaska pipeline viewpoint tickets and tours on viator. Transalaska pipeline, pipeline that connects the oil fields of prudhoe bay in northern alaska, u. In 1977 the trans alaska pipeline system commenced oil shipments, thereby establishing a. Specifically, it halted all legal challenges filed primarily by environmental activists against the construction of the pipeline.
The subjects addressed include the general functioning of a heat pipe, the specific heat pipe design used, the different situations where heat pipes were employed, the methods used to develop the heat pipe design, the methods used to monitor the operating heat pipes, and the performance of the heat pipes. A study done by the institute of social and economic research iser at uaa. Alyeska offers an attractive compensation and benefits package including competitive salary with incentive pay, 401k match, company pension, bonus program, generous paid leave, flexible work schedule, and comprehensive health care options. Bidens keystone pipeline cancellation could be thwarted. Aurorally induced telluric current causes fluctuation of the pipeto. With the avalanche of big money and new arrivals came new problems. It transports % of the nations domestic oil production. Lots of good anecdotes but not as deep as an oral history might be. Workers by the tens of thousands headed north, hoping to make their fortunes working on the pipeline, in a stampede that dramatically affected alaska. The trans alaska pipeline system case history is one of 30 cases researched and published by the eastwest center during the period 19771982 with partial. Construction of the transalaska pipeline system wikipedia. Whether by rail or pipeline, this route would go through the heart of the arctic national wildlife refuge yellow book. During the 1970s the united states undertook a tremendous project.
The transalaska pipeline stretches 420 miles across alaska from prudhoe bay to valdez, alaska. The trans alaska pipeline volume 2 meet your next favorite book. This book looks at the challenging work related to building an oil pipeline under arctic and subarctic conditions while also minimizing the impact on the alaskan environment. How building the transalaska pipeline transformed life in americas last frontier. Federal regulators say the 800mile pipeline is corroded and poses a severe public safety and environmental risk.
We recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot since transalaska pipeline viewpoint can get crowded. The trans alaska pipeline system is protected by three separate leak detection systems that are monitored at the operations control center in anchorage. Feb 01, 2012 the oil companies that run the transalaska pipeline suggest that if oil flows drop too low, the line could be compromised. The 800mile trans alaska pipeline system taps is an engineering marvel that has moved 18 billion barrels of oil since startup in 1977. The first barrel of oil from the north slopes prudhoe bay oilfield would arrive at the port of valdez on july 28, 1977, after a 38day, 800mile journey. For questions or concerns, please contact the oit support center. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Jun 28, 2002 unocal pipeline company and williams alaska pipeline company, l. Transalaska pipeline, united states building the world.
Planning and construction of the transalaska pipeline. The transalaska pipeline authorization act of 1973 is a united states federal law signed by richard nixon on november 16, 1973 that authorized the building of an oil pipeline connecting the north slope of alaska to port valdez. The book talks about the oil bonanza in the early 70s in alaska, and mirrors quite nicely the conditions today in the dakotas. The transalaska pipeline controversy lehigh university press. Construction of the transalaska pipeline begins on april. The trans alaska pipeline system, or taps, construction are still in operation. Proposed as an alternative to the transalaska pipeline, the manhattan made two. The trans alaska pipeline system, designed and constructed to carry billions of barrels of north slope oil to the port of valdez, has been recognized as a landmark of engineering. Jan 01, 2021 a photo of the pipeline in glen allen with snow covered ground the timeline of the transalaska pipeline. The transalaska pipeline alaska public land information. What happened to fairbanks the effects of the transalaska oil.
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