Posted on 06/21/2026 2:26:56 PM PDT by Angelino97
A California appeals court has delivered a major setback to efforts to bring more domestic oil production back online, siding with state regulators in a high-stakes fight over a key pipeline network that connects offshore platforms in Santa Barbara County to refineries outside the region.
The California Second District Court of Appeal this week upheld an injunction obtained by the California Coastal Commission against Sable Offshore Corp., ruling the agency acted within its authority when it issued cease-and-desist orders targeting pipeline work along the Gaviota Coast.
It comes amid heightened focus on energy supplies as war with Iran and California’s anti-oil policies have helped drive gas prices through the roof, putting a spotlight on efforts to expand US production rather than restrict it.
For Sable, the ruling marks the latest chapter in a battle over infrastructure the company says it is legally authorized to repair and operate.
The dispute traces back decades.
In 1986, coastal development permits were issued for the pipeline system that now sits at the center of the fight.
One of those lines, Pipeline 324, later became notorious after rupturing in 2015 and causing the Refugio oil spill.
At the time of the spill, the pipeline was owned by Plains All American Pipeline.
The asset was later transferred to ExxonMobil before being acquired by Houston-based Sable Offshore in 2024.
When Sable purchased the system, the pipeline remained inactive because repairs were needed and court-mandated approvals had been imposed in the aftermath of the spill.
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Offshore drilling in that area reduces natural seepage Indians used to seal their fishing boats.
Ain’t Communism wonderful.
They can use the power of wishful thinking instead of oil for their energy needs
Plenty of political hot air to power steam turbines.
Power their cars with Mexican natural gas.
Go Green Energy! Recycle - Repurpose.
Thanks to the Coastal Commission I got to live in one of the last great shacks on the So. Cal beach, for many, many years, the lot would change hands from one millionaire to another but it took a really rich tech guy and a lot of time and a professional permit company for him to finally get his permits, their power is incredible and annoying and people think of them like something out of the Soviet Union, which they are, beach property owners have lots of horror stories about them.
Offshore drilling in that area reduces natural seepage Indians used to seal their fishing boats.
One day (I hope) the oil companies are going to figure it out and decide California is just not Roth the trouble and shut it all down. Production, refining, delivery and retail.
Let’s see how far they make it itch no petroleum.
I had relatives in Goleta I used to visit as a kid in the early 60s. I remember that too. The stuff was thick and sticky with all kind of weird biological detritus embedded in it.
I’ve said that for a few years now.
California hates oil? Fine. Not one more drop goes in in any form.
No gasoline, no diesel, no kerosene. And nothing made from petroleum either. No medical supplies, no food packaging, no clothing, nothing.
Let them stew in their folly.
L
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