Understand why TAPS moved forward with the project despite lack of government approval.

Learn why the TAPS plans did not materialize in the early years of the project.

Acknowledge and understand the role that the federal government officials can play in the disapproval or acceleration of even a large, privately funded project.

Discover how leadership played such a major factor in one of the most significant projects in the history of the United States.

Discover how the Alyeska Task Group continued to emphasize quality control even during the lengthy delay process.

Understand the obstacles that confronted the Project Team members and the unique techniques that were implemented.

Realize that the success of the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline System startup and operation even to this day was the result of excellent engineering and full commitment by all of the staff and experienced construction workers.