Well the Trans-Alaska-Pipeline TAPS is one incredible feat of engineering.There were some mighty tough challenges to overcome. 800 miles of 4 foot diameter pipe, stainless steel. I can answer anything you have / want to know about that pipeline, I have spent many years working on that system as a foreman and worker and General foreman.

The pay sucks compared to what it used to be, but the 7 sisters (oil companies) got screwed during the initial construction, too much THEFT. WAY TOO MUCH DRUGS, and the parties were non-stop. People went to work to "rest"!

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