What's New
APP plans to participate in public meetings sponsored by the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. FERC’s public scoping meetings will be held in January and February 2012 to inform the public about the project and its potential environmental impacts.
On January 13, 2012, the Alaska Pipeline Project filed drafts of Resource Reports 1-11 with the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This filing is a required step in the federal regulatory process, and final versions of these reports will eventually form part of the project's application to FERC for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN).
During the summer of 2011, project scientists and technical experts conducted a wide range of environmental and cultural field studies along the proposed pipeline route in Alaska. Watch a short video to learn more about the Alaska summer field studies.
On September 20, 2011, the Alaska Pipeline Project presented an overview of ongoing technical and regulatory work being done to advance the project at the annual Alaska Oil & Gas Congress. View the presentation...
The project is currently assessing open seasons bids submitted by multiple shippers and conducting ongoing negotiations to secure signed Precedent Agreements. Read the project's "Understanding the Alaska Pipeline Project Open Season" fact sheet to obtain perspectives on project next steps.
2011 Project Community Meetings
See the Community Meetings page for more details...
Project Publications
About the Project
TransCanada and ExxonMobil began working together in 2009 to develop the Alaska Pipeline Project. The project is designed to connect Alaska's vast North Slope natural gas resources to new markets and deliver a reliable and secure source of clean energy for decades to come. The project will provide numerous benefits to Alaska, and the broader U.S. and Canada, including jobs, business opportunities, government revenues and long-term stable supplies of natural gas. Read more...
Progress
With much already accomplished, the Alaska Pipeline Project is continuing to advance the technical, engineering, commercial, and regulatory work needed to make the project a reality.
- Open Season & Commercial Developments: The project conducted its initial open season in 2010, receiving multiple bids from potential shippers. It is currently negotiating with potential shippers to execute signed precedent agreements. Read more...
- Regulatory Approvals & the Permitting Process: The project is currently preparing to file major permit applications in 2012 with the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Canadian Northern Pipeline Agency (NPA) by advancing the essential groundwork for securing permits, including field studies and stakeholder engagement. Read more...
- Engineering & Construction Planning: The project continues to conduct numerous technical and engineering studies in order to advance the design and construction plans for project facilities. Read more...