# Alaskan Pipeline Down: Not so good **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 7, 2006, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620 "2006-08-07T12:27:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620/21 "2006-08-07T13:20:08Z")
> [@JEG](#): > > A problem also exists because we do not have enough refineries to process the crude oil that we have on hand. What is the “problem”? If we have reserves, we have no problem. We have huge reserves. We have just been so comfy sitting on ridiculously large reserves. Now, they aren’t quite so large. ---
**Author:** ![JEG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeg/32/7246_2.png) [@JEG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JEG)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620/22 "2006-08-07T13:23:48Z")
> [@Daddie](#): > > What is the “problem”? > > If we have reserves, we have no problem. > > We have huge reserves. We have just been so comfy sitting on ridiculously large reserves. Now, they aren’t quite so large. this is true, but we have not built a refinery since like the 70s. our useage for gas is going up at a constant rate and the rate at which they can refine the petrolium stays constant. It then creates a problem of not being able to handle the amount of reserves we have. Just something I read somewhere. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620/23 "2006-08-07T13:26:19Z")
> [@JEG](#): > > this is true, but we have not built a refinery since like the 70s. our useage for gas is going up at a constant rate and the rate at which they can refine the petrolium stays constant. It then creates a problem of not being able to handle the amount of reserves we have. Just something I read somewhere. sine the '70s? Incorrect sir. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620/24 "2006-08-07T13:27:25Z")
> [@JettaX](#): > > Not to mention it is in Prudhoe Bay which is one of the most isolated spots on the planet. ahaha prude ho ---
**Author:** ![JEG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeg/32/7246_2.png) [@JEG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JEG)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620/25 "2006-08-07T13:28:34Z")
> [@Nikuk](#): > > sine the '70s? Incorrect sir. thats why i said like the 70s i cant remember any exact dates. Like indicates a guess. lol. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620/26 "2006-08-07T13:29:51Z")
> [@BP](#): > > The company said it would take several days to carry out the repairs A 200 gallon leak means they’re replacing 18 miles of pipe? I’m just going by this one article. Got links to other articles that claim the pipeline will be down for a month+? ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620/27 "2006-08-07T13:33:29Z")
> [@Nikuk](#): > > sine the '70s? Incorrect sir. Other than replacement refineries when was one built that increased production? ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620/28 "2006-08-07T13:39:13Z")
> [@AWDrifter](#): > > Other than replacement refineries when was one built that increased production? ah, my apologies. i forgot, we had to be exact & clear arond hurr. 1976 in fact. [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=last+refinery](http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=last+refinery) > Worse, America built its **last** oil **refinery** in 1976, and there are no current plans to build more. Without new refineries the increased volume of gasoline we… Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![JEG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeg/32/7246_2.png) [@JEG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JEG)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620/29 "2006-08-07T13:41:01Z")
yes! I was right! ---
**Author:** ![JettaX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/838e76/32.png) [@JettaX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JettaX)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620/30 "2006-08-07T13:42:24Z")
> [@BikerFry](#): > > A 200 gallon leak means they’re replacing 18 miles of pipe? I’m just going by this one article. Got links to other articles that claim the pipeline will be down for a month+? [http://www.wnbc.com/money/9637243/detail.html](http://www.wnbc.com/money/9637243/detail.html) ---
**Author:** ![JEG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeg/32/7246_2.png) [@JEG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JEG)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620/31 "2006-08-07T13:45:23Z")
hmmm…I got it! Gurilla glue ftw!? ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620/32 "2006-08-07T13:59:17Z")
> [@JEG](#): > > hmmm…I got it! Gurilla glue ftw!? fuck that shit. JBWELD FTMFW ---
**Author:** ![JEG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeg/32/7246_2.png) [@JEG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JEG)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620/33 "2006-08-07T14:09:33Z")
> [@Minglor](#): > > fuck that shit. > > JBWELD FTMFW Marinetex! ---
**Author:** ![j\_espo1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/j_espo1/32/7291_2.png) [@j\_espo1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/j_espo1)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620/34 "2006-08-07T14:18:23Z")
> [@RuBiCaNT](#): > > $4 a gallon here we come!! for sure :sad: ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620/35 "2006-08-07T14:27:51Z")
Foxnews said 1/9th of our oil. hm. somebody is creating news somewhere. ---
**Author:** ![RuBiCaNT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rubicant/32/7622_2.png) [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620/36 "2006-08-07T14:29:05Z")
> [@RedGoober4Life](#): > > Foxnews said 1/9th of our oil. hm. somebody is creating news somewhere. You answered your own question there, buddy… ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620/37 "2006-08-07T14:35:20Z")
This dude on foxnews also said, “lets do it smart.” I giggled a bit. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620.md?page=1)