Tesoro Alaska wins oil spill award - July 28, 2001

Providing coverage of Alaska and northern Canada's oil and gas industryJuly 2001

Vol. 6, No. 7

Week of July 28, 2001

Tesoro Alaska wins oil spill award

Petroleum News • Alaska

Tesoro Alaska Co. has received the Legacy Award from the Pacific States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force. The award was presented to Tesoro’s Supervisor for Contingency Planning, John Kwietniak, at the annual meeting of the Task Force July 17 in Victoria, British Columbia.

The Legacy Award was recognizes exemplary oil spill prevention, preparedness, and response programs. Task Force Executive Coordinator Jean Cameron characterized the Legacy winners as, “....models for others in industry, government, and the public to emulate; we are pleased to honor their commitment to oil spill prevention and preparedness, efficient spill response, and team work.”

Tesoro was recognized for bringing double-hull tankers on line; upgrading their mooring system at the KPL dock; developing steps to safely operate in extreme ice conditions; and for taking a lead role in developing Geographic Response Strategies for Cook Inlet and Prince William Sound.

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