Cook Inlet Tug & Barge Co Inc - Oil Extraction Support Facility in Anchorage, Alaska

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge Co Inc is an oil extraction support facility located at 4510 Old International Airport Rd, Ste 101, Anchorage, Alaska. It serves the Cook Inlet oil fields, providing tug and barge services essential for transporting crude oil and supplies. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211120 (Oil and Gas Extraction) and 488330 (Marine Cargo Handling). As part of the US oil extraction sector, this facility operates under the US EPA Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards and BSEE offshore regulations. The Cook Inlet region is a mature oil-producing area with stringent environmental oversight from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Typical operations involve handling crude oil and petroleum products, with safety protocols aligned with MARPOL Annex I for marine pollution prevention. The facility plays a critical role in the logistics chain for Cook Inlet oil extraction, supporting both onshore and offshore operations. Its proximity to Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, underscores its importance in maintaining regional energy supply. The environmental context includes the sensitive Cook Inlet ecosystem, which hosts diverse marine life, requiring careful spill prevention and response measures.

The Cook Inlet region is an ecologically sensitive area with significant marine biodiversity, including salmon, beluga whales, and seabirds. Oil extraction and marine transport activities pose spill risks that could impact these habitats. The facility operates under US EPA and BSEE regulations, which mandate spill prevention plans and response capabilities. Alaska's cold climate and tidal currents add complexity to environmental management, requiring robust containment and cleanup strategies.