Sable Offshore Corp. recently announced the resumption of crude oil production in the Santa Barbara region, nearly ten years after a significant oil spill led to a shutdown of drilling platforms. Environmental activists and local officials are outraged, particularly as the California Coastal Commission had ordered the company to cease operations. Sable disputes the commission's authority, claiming it has the necessary permits. This move coincides with the Trump administration's efforts to expand fossil fuel production, raising concerns about environmental risks associated with aging infrastructure.
"It's alarming that no agency comprehensively looked at the environmental risks of restarting this aging, corroded pipeline, and that Sable steamrolled over orders to halt construction."
"The impressive well tests from Platform Harmony confirm the prolific nature of the Santa Ynez Unit reservoir after being dormant for ten years."
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