[thackney]

the alaska pipeline is above ground

Only the parts that are in the permafrost and not exposed to significant avalanche damage. The elevated portion cost a LOT more than the buried portions.

The above ground portion of the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline has also experienced some of the dangers of an above ground pipeline in remote areas.

And if it was built in North Dakota, we would have to build even more pipelines to carry the products.

[mamelukesabre]

good. build it in north dakota. more production capacity is better...and above ground is better even if it does cost a little more. easier to maintain, easier to inspect, easier to repair, easier to upgrade and retrofit.