California Energy Journal

California Energy Journal

Offshore Oil

California Sues to Block Federal Order Restarting Sable Pipeline

Mar 23, 2026
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California has filed suit to block a federal order directing Sable Offshore Corp. to restart the oil pipeline system serving the offshore Santa Ynez Unit. The suit escalates a legal dispute over the Trump administration’s use of emergency powers to override state energy and environmental controls.

The complaint challenges the March 13, 2026 order issued …

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