Historical Events tagged with "pipe"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Completion of Trans-Alaska Pipeline System
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System was completed, spanning 800 miles from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, Alaska. This engineering marvel was designed to transport crude oil from the North Slope of Alaska to the southern coast, facilitating access to vast oil reserves. The project began construction in 1974 and was completed with the aim of enhancing energy independence and boosting the U.S. economy. Its completion marked a significant milestone in both American energy infrastructure and the Alaskan economy, contributing to the surge in oil production in the late 20th century.
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