Interesting facts about the famous Alaskan Pipeline that was built in 1977 to provide oil for the United States. Includes pipeline facts, information on safety & environment, news, and much more.

Wikipedia Encyclopedia provides this article on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. It discusses its origin, the opposition it faced, legal issues, its construction and the impact it has had.

This site from Alyeska Pipeline defines permafrost and explains the various types of permafrost that can be found. The effect of permafrost on the building of the Alaskan Pipeline is examined.