Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, Oil pipeline from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, United States
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System extends 800 miles across Alaska, incorporating 12 pump stations that maintain continuous oil flow through the tubes.
Construction teams completed this engineering project between 1974 and 1977, following the discovery of substantial oil reserves in Prudhoe Bay during 1968.
The pipeline represents a turning point in Alaska's development, transforming the state's economy through oil industry employment and revenue generation.
Visitors can observe the pipeline at designated viewing areas along the Richardson and Dalton Highways, with educational displays explaining its operations.
The pipeline includes specialized design features to protect permafrost, using elevated sections and heat pipes to prevent ground thawing beneath supports.
Location: Alaska
Industry: petroleum industry
Website: http://alyeska-pipe.com
GPS coordinates: 64.15720,-145.84900
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:19
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