Black gold gushes into California as offshore dill kicks into gear following Trump executive order
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By Benjamin Brown
Published on March 16, 2026.
Oil is flowing through the Santa Ynez Pipeline System off the coast of Southern California after a decade of non-operation. The restarted following an executive order from President Donald Trump, which was met with opposition by California's Governor Gavin Newsom. The Trump administration cited national security concerns and potentially disastrous consequences for California residents. Sable, which restarted oil production in May, has not sold or transported the product due to ongoing legal battles. The company plans to resume full production of its other offshore platforms later this month before bringing the final one online in June.
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