The California Energy Transition

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Santa Barbara County Supervisors Deadlocked over Transfer of Oil Permits
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Santa Barbara County Supervisors Deadlocked over Transfer of Oil Permits

Feb 28, 2025
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Santa Barbara County Supervisors Deadlocked over Transfer of Oil Permits
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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors deadlocked in a 2-2 vote on approving the transfer of oil pipeline and offshore platforms permits from ExxonMobil to Sable Offshore Corp. Both Sable and environmental groups declared victory, but county officials are unsure of what the deadlock means.

Sable and the environmental groups had competing interpret…

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