ConocoPhillips's Kuparuk Pipeline Company is the managing partner of Kuparuk Transportation Company (KTC), the
owner of the Kuparuk Pipeline System. The Kuparuk pipeline is approximately 37 miles
in length. The system originates at the Kuparuk Oil Field on the North Slope and connects into
Pump Station #1 of TAPS 37 miles
to the east. The system has two pump stations located within the first ten miles of the system.
Currently, KTC transports approximately 375,000-400,000 barrels per day of crude. Three companies own
Kuparuk Transportation Company: ConocoPhillips with approximately 57%; BP with approximately 38%;
followed by Unocal with approximately 5%.
