Coastal Commission Targets Sable Oil

California’s Coastal Commission is poised to shut down Sable Oil’s Gaviota pipeline after the company restarted operations without proper permits, triggering a potential cease and desist order and looming penalties. The pipeline, last used in 2015 when a major spill devastated local wildlife, has a troubled history — and despite Sable’s claims of fixes, a judge previously blocked its use. Environmental groups are celebrating the Commission’s move, fearing another disaster, while the Energy Department’s earlier push to restart the pipeline for national security now faces legal and regulatory headwinds, with a hearing scheduled as early as August. 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/0eaadd91fc6acb3a