Would someone please tell me where the info on Alaska oil destinations is coming from?

Question

I have heard so many people say that the oil from the Trans Alaska Pipeline is going to Japan, Korea (North and South), China and a few other places. This is completely inaccurate.

When the Trans Alaska Pipeline was constructed it was illegal to ship any of the oil from Alaska to other countries. Then during the Clinton Administration when oil was $8 a barrel, that law was changed. For 2 years Alyeska Pipeline Terminal shipped to Japan and South Korea a total of 5 times. They decided that this was not cost effective and now they no longer ship there. This was years ago. Now all the oil goes to refineries in Washington State, California and Hawaii. It provides most of the fuel in the Northwestern States. None of it leaves the country.

I have this information because I live in Valdez, Alaska. Where the end of the Trans Alaska Pipeline is located and the oil is shipped from. I receive my information from locals including family members who work at the Alyeska Pipeline Terminal (some of who are managers).

I would like to know where people are hearing the inaccurate information so that it can be corrected. :) Thank You :)

Answer 1

Information is from the media and politicians.  Would be nice if you emailed your information to the New York Times and New York Post.  That way the media just might do some research before printing nonsense.

Thank you