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Telluric currents caused by the same phenomenon that generates the Northern Lights can be picked up by the pipeline and zinc/magnesium anodes. The anodes act like grounding rods to safety return these currents to the earth reducing the risk of damage to the pipeline.
Reliability Factor for Feb 2021
Reliability Factor for year 2021
There were 0 prorations during February that impacted the reliability factor.
There were 0 deferred barrels during February that impacted the reliability factor.
February throughput: 13,881,653 BBLS*
Average: 495,773 BPD**
Year 2021: 29,346,787 BBLS*
Average: 497,403 BPD**
*BBLS (barrels) = 42 Gallons
**BPD = Barrels Per Day
For more information about the amount of crude oil that has been transported through TAPS, click here.
For information on reporting a pipeline emergency, click here.