EDITOR:

We respect the recent editorial from the Detroit News for highlighting the importance of energy security related to our infrastructure.

To be clear, Enbridge’s response to the recent criminal attack on a Line 5 valve site was immediate and appropriate, with operators safely securing the pipeline before trespassers could do damage or put at risk those involved in the attack, the community or the environment.

While Enbridge responded swiftly and as trained, any situation provides opportunity to learn. We will continue to evaluate security and safety across our system.

Going forward we will redouble our work with local first response and law enforcement agencies to prevent dangerous destruction of our infrastructure. 

Enbridge has served Michigan for more than 65 years and is committed to providing a safe, secure and reliable energy future for the state and the region.

Mike Moeller

Director of operations, Great Lakes Region, Enbridge Inc.