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Sable Offshore Resumes Oil Transportation Through Santa Ynez

Company receives Trump administration support to restart offshore oil production after 2015 spill.

Trump Order Allows Resumption of Oil Flow Through California Pipeline

The pipeline had been shut down since a 2015 oil spill, but the Trump administration invoked the Defense Production Act to override state regulations.

Trump Invokes DPA to Restart Controversial California Oil Pipeline

Sable Offshore resumes oil flow through Santa Barbara pipeline despite protests from state officials

California orders Sable Offshore to remove pipeline segment in state park

State regulators clash with federal push to restart oil drilling operations in Santa Barbara

Trump Administration Orders Sable Offshore to Restart Santa Ynez Oil Operations

Move aims to boost fuel supply amid rising prices and foreign oil dependence

Sable Offshore Receives Federal Support to Restart Major Pacific Project

Analysts upgrade SOC stock to strong buy as Santa Ynez unit expected to produce 60,000 boe/d

Phoenix Energy Announces Q4 2025 and Full-Year 2025 Earnings Call

Energy company to review operating and financial results on March 18, 2026 call

Benicia Refinery Shutdown Raises Concerns Over Higher Gas Prices

Experts warn that the closure of Valero's oil refinery in Benicia could further increase already high California gas prices.

Chevron warns Newsom's cap-and-invest plan will destroy California's refining industry

Chevron says proposed amendments to the state's climate program will cripple the state's remaining refineries and lead to higher fuel prices for consumers.

Carbon TerraVault Provides 2025 Update

Carbon management subsidiary of California Resources Corporation highlights progress on first-of-its-kind carbon capture and storage project in California

Martinez Refinery Company Fined $10.6M for Environmental Violations

Contra Costa DA and Air District prosecution leads to penalties, compliance improvements, and mitigation payments

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