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Alaskan Pipeline Operator Probes Vibrations

The operator of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline is investigating vibrations on the line, a problem it says was caused by too little oil flowing through after BP PLC closed much of the giant Prudhoe Bay field in early August.

The vibrations have spurred a former pipeline official to bring the issue to the attention of Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. The pipeline is a vital link to U.S. energy needs, transporting roughly 15% of domestic oil supplies.

Glen Plumlee, who retired this year as a strategic planning coordinator for pipeline operator Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., said in a Sept. 22 letter ...

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