Oliktok Natural Gas

Oliktok Natural Gas Pipeline (red)

The Oliktok Pipeline (OPL) begins adjacent to the BP Operated Skid 50 near TAPS Pump Station 1 (PS1). The OPL transports natural gas liquids from Prudhoe Bay to Kuparuk Central Processing Facility 1 (CPF-1) to support operations. Kuparuk Pipeline (KPL) and OPL share the same horizontal and vertical supports between CPF-1 and PS1. OPL crosses the Kuparuk River floodplain and various tributaries as well as Central Milne Creek, East Creek, Sakonowyak River and the Putuligayak River. In 1984, when the new 24-inch KPL was laid, the original KPL was converted to OPL, which now carries natural gas liquids from PS 1 (Skid-50) back to CPF-1.

Current Operator

ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc.

Regions

North Slope

Lease Dates

Amended Lease: May 02, 2004 - May 02, 2034
Original ROW Lease: June 01, 1986 - May 02, 2004

Product

Natural Gas Liquids

Diameter (inches)

System Length/Length on State Lands (approx. miles)

28.00 / 28.00

Normal Wall Thickness (inches)

0.342
0.75

Associated ADL Numbers

411731

Positions

Above Ground

Year Constructed

1980 - 1981