Federal authorities have opened a safety investigation into Energy Transfer's entire network of hazardous liquids pipelines following a crude oil spill last month in the Detroit suburbs. The leak, which released about 600 gallons at a commercial intersection in Sterling Heights, prompted the probe, according to Inside Climate News.
The investigation covers all 20,000 miles of hazardous liquids pipelines operated by Energy Transfer, rather than focusing solely on the segment that failed. The scope suggests regulators are looking for systemic safety issues across the company's infrastructure.
The source does not specify which federal agency is leading the probe or what enforcement actions might follow. It also does not provide details on the cause of the spill, cleanup efforts, or whether any injuries or environmental damage occurred beyond the reported volume of crude released.