California Targets Sable’s Oil Pipelines

California’s Coastal Commission is escalating its legal battle with Sable Offshore Corp, threatening a cease-and-desist order to halt oil flow through pipelines along the Gaviota Coast — a move that could shut down critical energy infrastructure. The commission, which previously fined Sable $18 million for unpermitted work that caused erosion and wildlife damage, now warns that without a resolution including penalties, it will pursue unilateral orders. Sable counters that it holds valid 1986 permits and is even fighting a federal lawsuit over California’s new regulations. Complicating matters, one of these pipelines was linked to the 2015 Refugio oil spill, and Sable recently secured Defense Production Act authorization to restart operations — making this standoff not just legal, but potentially pivotal for energy supply and environmental protection. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ba62659fb0cb3f6a