Trans-Alaska Pipeline System consortium was reorganized into the new incorporated Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. Former Humble Oil manager Edward L. Patton was put in charge of the new company and began to lobby strongly in favor of an Alaska Native claims settlement to resolve the disputes over the pipeline right of way. Opposition to construction of the pipeline primarily came from two sources: Alaska Native groups and conservationists. Alaska Natives were upset that the pipeline would cross the land traditionally claimed by a variety of native groups, but no economic benefits would accrue to them directly. Conservationists were angry at what they saw
Mountain Valley Pipeline this pipeline via news interviews and grassroots movements. Mountain Valley Pipeline officials have repeatedly emphasized their dedication to the safe construction and operation of the pipeline. According to the United States Department of Transportation, transport of natural gas through a pipeline is the safest delivery system for any form of energy. The pipeline has determined to be providing 2 Bcf of natural gas daily to provide many markets and commercial building across the mid to south Atlantic areas. Additionally, the pipeline would be regulated by the United States Natural Gas Act, federal and state level ordinances will dictate the construction