President's Message
Kevin Hostler, President and CEO

Connecting with Alaska’s communities

Alyeska is entrusted with the incredible responsibility of safely and efficiently managing the 800-mile-long Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS). As a company, we take great pride in our ability to safely transport crude oil from the North Slope to the Valdez Marine Terminal, all while contributing to Alaska’s economy, and taking continuous measures to protect the state’s environment.

Along with our commitment to a reliable pipeline operation, we at Alyeska also take enormous satisfaction in our proven commitment to our Alaskan communities. Time and again, TAPS employees have shown dedication to those who live along and near the pipeline corridor – whether through volunteer hours, financial support, or other contributions.

In recent weeks, employees have devoted time to local classrooms and community cleanups. Engineering Director Lorena Hegdal was honored as a Woman of Distinction by the Farthest North Girl Scouts and BP Exploration Inc. Jim Rosenberg, Response Coordinator with Alyeska’s Ship Escort Response Vessel System, was lauded for outstanding service to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Consider other remarkable giving efforts from the past several months.

In mid-April, TAPS employees and health care providers traveled Prince William Sound, visiting Tatitlek, Whittier and Chenega Bay. This unique community event, called the Prince William Sound Traveling Health and Safety Fair & Events, delivers important health and safety messages and services to the children, families and elders in this region. This year, we provided 67 activities in six days and made 1,436 individual contacts.

In May, Alyeska participated in the Glennallen Health Fair, supplying volunteers with meals and hosting an informational booth on fire safety and prevention. This day-long gathering provided an excellent opportunity for TAPS employees to interact and connect with that community. 

Also in May, I joined other Alyeska employees on a trip to Tatitlek in Prince William Sound for that community’s 14th annual “Peksulineq” heritage celebration. It was a true honor to be invited to experience such a significant cultural event, and a real joy to watch the children of Tatitlek connect with their heritage.

This marked my third time personally attending the Tatitlek celebration, and I continue to see the importance of Alyeska’s involvement in these significant community activities. Whether by donating time, supplies, or other financial support, this commitment is what Alyeska is all about. We want to be a part of all the communities along the pipeline corridor, and nurture relationships with them as we continue to prove through our daily good business practices that we are committed to Alaskans, and the future of this state.