California Energy Journal

California Energy Journal

Offshore Oil

Federal Review Opens Path to New Oil Drilling Off the Coast of California

Jan 30, 2026
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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on January 26, 2026 issued two Calls for Information and Nominations covering previously protected federal waters off Southern and Central California. The notices begin a preliminary review under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and invite public and industry input on environmental conditions, potential …

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