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energy25 days ago•7 min saved

Sable Offshore Restarts California Oil Flow Under DPA, Sparks Legal Clash

Oil resumed flowing through Santa Barbara’s offshore pipeline network after President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to override California regulators, triggering legal actions from state authorities who demand the line be removed from parks. Sable says the restart boosts national security and domestic supply (about 17%), with two more rigs to come online by June and production targeted at 50,000 barrels per day by April 1. California agencies reiterate they will pursue further action amid ongoing lawsuits and environmental concerns.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #defense-production-act #energy

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Trump Signals Use of Defense Act to Bypass California Offshore Oil Rules

The Justice Department says a presidential order under the Defense Production Act could preempt California laws blocking Sable Offshore’s plan to restart offshore oil pipelines near Santa Barbara, prompting pushback from state officials and environmental groups amid lawsuits and safety concerns as energy prices rise.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california-regulations #defense-production-act #environmental-concerns

energy2 years ago•4 min saved

US Appeals Court Orders Biden Admin to Hold Gulf Oil Lease Sale Without Eco Restrictions

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of energy industry groups, ordering the Biden administration to proceed with a massive offshore oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico without environmental restrictions. The court upheld a lower court decision that struck down the government's late modification of the lease sale, which had added environmental restrictions and blocked off millions of acres. The ruling requires the administration to move forward with the original plan to offer 73.4 million acres for lease. The decision has been praised by industry groups, who argue that it will support energy independence and the Gulf Coast economy.

via Fox News|

#appeals-court #biden-administration #energy