Where does the crude oil from Alaska go?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Crude oil from Alaska is transported mainly to refineries along the West Coast of the United States, such as in California and Washington. It is also sold to other markets like Asia. The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) is the main transportation route for moving crude oil from Alaska's North Slope to these destinations.