President's Message
Kevin Hostler, President and CEO

Government outreach, declining throughput challenges

This spring, Alyeska sent employees to Juneau to meet with lawmakers at the Capital. This was the third year we have invested in this program. For our people, it is a chance to see Alaska politics up close, to meet their elected officials, and to experience our state capitol. For our legislators, it is an opportunity to learn about the Trans Alaska Pipeline System from front-line employees.

While conversations with legislators varied, most of the lawmakers heard a similar message: Crude oil throughput on TAPS is at about 680,000 barrels a day, down from the peak of 2.1 million barrels in 1988. Because of that, Alyeska is facing technical and operational challenges. Realizing how critical the pipeline is to all Alaskans, Alyeska is addressing those challenges head-on, and working creatively to develop solutions to keep us viable now and for years to come.

All Alaskans should understand that the ongoing safe operation of TAPS is critical to our state’s financial health. This issue cannot be ignored. Legislators heard this message when we sat down with them in Juneau, and as a company, we will continue to do what we can to educate the public on this important topic so that TAPS can continue to benefit Alaskans and contribute to our nation’s energy infrastructure.