Enterprise Oil Leak Causes Seaway Pipeline Disruption

Enterprise Products Partners is addressing a crude oil leak at its terminal in Houston, disrupting operations on the Seaway pipeline. The cause of the release is under investigation, but there have been no injuries or offsite impacts. The incident briefly affected crude markets, with West Texas Intermediate crude prices increasing by 35 cents at East Houston before easing. The Seaway pipeline is critical for transporting crude to the Texas Gulf Coast.

Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) has reported a crude oil leak from its Houston terminal, temporarily disrupting operations on the Seaway pipeline. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has been contained, and there have been no injuries or offsite impacts [1][2][4]. The cause of the release is under investigation.

The Seaway pipeline, which runs between Cushing, Oklahoma, and the Freeport, Texas, area, is critical for transporting crude to the Texas Gulf Coast. The pipeline, jointly owned by Enbridge and Enterprise Products Partners, saw a decrease in crude oil flows as a result of the leak [1][2]. Crude oil flows on the pipeline fell on Wednesday, with operations expected to be restored later in the day [1][2].

The leak briefly affected crude markets, with West Texas Intermediate crude prices increasing by 35 cents at East Houston before easing. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude at East Houston, also known as MEH, traded at a 95-cent a barrel premium to U.S. crude futures, the strongest since April [1][2].

Enterprise Products Partners has activated its emergency response plan and is working with authorities and emergency responders to address the situation. The company is also managing the cleanup activities [4].

The incident highlights the operational risks faced by Enterprise Products Partners, which is currently advancing US$6 billion in ongoing growth projects [3]. Despite the disruption, the company's investment narrative remains focused on the resilience of US energy infrastructure and its cash flow potential [3].

References:
[1] https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/crude-oil-flows-enterprises-texas-seaway-pipeline-fall-leak-reported-2025-08-13/
[2] https://www.ajot.com/news/crude-oil-flows-on-enterprises-texas-seaway-pipeline-fall-leak-reported
[3] https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/energy/nyse-epd/enterprise-products-partners/news/can-enterprise-products-partners-epd-recent-leak-response-re
[4] https://www.ainvest.com/news/enterprise-products-partners-faces-crude-oil-leak-houston-terminal-2508-74/