Aging Alaska pipeline eyed as corrosion threat grows
On the 11 million gallon Exxon Valdez spill anniversary, concerns rise over aging transit lines from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. Regulators warn of possible fines as BP Exploration Alaska leaks up to 267000 gallons upstream of the main 800 mile pipeline, with oil flow currently under half peak production and plans for at least 30 more years of operation.