The Alaska gas pipeline that will transmit about 4 bcfd of natural gas from Alaska North Slope Gas to markets and will be the largest private sector construction project built in North America at a total estimated cost of $20 billion. The project combines the financial strength, arctic experience and technical resources of two of the most capable and experienced companies in the world, namely BP and ConocoPhillips. The project includes the construction of 700 miles of pipeline through Alaska, and then into Canada through the Yukon Territory and British Columbia to Alberta. Should it be required to transport gas from Alberta, the project will also include a large diameter pipeline from Alberta to the Lower 48 states.