Energy Dept: Pipeline Operation Normal By Weekend

CBS News reports:

Colonial Pipeline announced Wednesday that it has begun restarting pipeline operations after a cyberattack forced the company to take some of its systems offline last Friday. News of the attack sparked panic in some regions of the country, with residents lining up at the pump over fears of a gas shortage. The company said it initiated the restart at approximately 5 p.m., but warned that it will take “several days” for operations to return to normal.

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Colonial Pipeline reports this morning that the restart of the pipeline went well overnight. This should mean things will return to normal by the end of the weekend. Will keep you posted.

— Secretary Jennifer Granholm (@SecGranholm) May 13, 2021