Federal Probe Targets Safety of Energy Transfer’s Pipeline Network

A pipeline operated by Energy Transfer spilled 600 gallons of oil in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Federal regulators say the spill happened at a spot repaired in 2010, and a similar repair sleeve was linked to a leak on another company pipeline.

They ordered the company to list past repairs across its hazardous liquids network and explain how it will address risks.

The review matters because regulators say similar failures could happen elsewhere.